Principal Supplier Quality Specialist (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-10-23



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MN-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Specialist to support supplier quality, development, and continuous improvement across our aerospace and defense operations. As a Principal Supplier Quality Specialist, you will work directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier processes, products, and materials meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. You will lead supplier qualification, assessment, performance monitoring, escape management, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities while helping drive sustainable improvements across the supply base.

In this individual contributor role, you will use your advanced knowledge of supplier quality and your commodity to identify risks, resolve complex supplier quality issues, and influence suppliers toward improved quality and process performance. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other stakeholders to support supplier capability, work transfers, process changes, and production readiness.

Your mission: Drive supplier quality excellence by strengthening supplier capabilities, preventing quality escapes, resolving complex quality issues, and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions that support product quality, delivery, and customer requirements.

Join us in driving operational excellence, supplier performance, and innovation across the aerospace and defense industry!

This is a remote position based in Minnesota. Candidates should preferably reside in Minnesota or a nearby state to accommodate travel to meet with suppliers.

What You Will Do:

• Lead supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, and development activities to ensure suppliers meet applicable quality and business requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality performance, analyze quality data and trends, and identify systemic issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead supplier escape management and complex quality issue resolution, including root cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and preventive action activities.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Red-X.
• Conduct or support supplier audits, assessments, source inspections, material release activities, Corrective Action Boards, and other supplier quality reviews.
• Apply quality tools and methodologies, including PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, SPC, and other risk-based quality techniques, to improve supplier process capability and product quality.
• Evaluate supplier readiness and capability to meet requirements for work transfers, process changes, Resourcing Gates, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other cross-functional partners to mitigate supplier risks and support program and production requirements.
• Influence and coach suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements, resolve quality concerns, and strengthen supplier processes and performance.
• Support supplier continuous improvement initiatives and quality programs while maintaining compliance with applicable RTX policies, customer requirements, quality management systems, and industry standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience in supplier quality and development, including supplier qualification, supplier assessments, quality audits, supplier performance monitoring, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality core tools, including APQP, PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, SPC, and PPAP.
• Experience with supplier audits, assessments, qualification/certification, source inspection, or supplier performance management.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Red-X, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventive Action.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, applicable quality regulations and standards, risk management, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to drive quality improvement, resolve complex issues, and improve process capability.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Four weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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