Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development - Electronics (Remote)

At a Glance

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Responsibilities

• Manages supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of nonconforming material.
• Manages/Supports supplier onboarding and qualification/certification.
• Manages source inspection and material release processes.
• Performs Escape management procedures, drives root cause analysis & problem solving and recommends corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials.
• Supports the RTX supplier programs to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Analyzes quality data to identify systemic issues and develops supplier specific quality initiative strategies; addressing them with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), as well as driving their implementation.
• Ensures that supplier is capable to meet all contract requirements including Resourcing Gate, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance and Work Transfer implementation.
• Adapts and uses multiples forms of interaction styles to convince and / or persuade people / stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals.
• Uses flexible and adaptable working styles to build and develop effective cross-functional teamwork.
• Travels up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Background in Electronics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.
• 6+ years professional experience in a supply chain operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• A 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)
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Salary Range

$86,800 - $165,200

Location

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Type

Remote