Date Posted:
2026-02-23Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IL-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAre you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced global team that positively impacts the Collin's organization? If so, then this is the job for you!
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an 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.
The Director of Supplier Development People Leader team, Castings & Forgings - plays a critical role in driving Commodity strategy and Cross functional alignment across GSS / Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to drive supplier improvement initiatives, managing operational and quality containment, leading the transition project execution at suppliers and sustainment and growth of strategic suppliers within this commodity group.
This individual acts in a cross-functional leadership liaison role, aligning internal stakeholders, commodity teams, and suppliers to achieve performance objectives and ensure the long-term success of the supply base.
Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed - minimum of 40% of time
This individual must sit in the Midwest region of the US. Ideally, Rockford, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, etc.
What You Will Do:
Supplier Performance & Quality Improvement:
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Coordinate internal and supplier containment activities across Operations and Quality Assurance (Ops/QA).
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Facilitate Commodity specific Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities with suppliers to address quality and delivery performance gaps.
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Manage teams that will Develop, implement, and track Improvement Plans and Corrective Actions with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
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Lead at the commodity level – the working teams cadence for Monitoring supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leading and Lagging - ensuring progress toward defined targets.
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Communicate stakeholder improvement plans and lead periodic performance reviews.
Commodity & Supplier Management:
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Lead the Commodity Team allocation process and ensure clear accountability for supplier performance within the team.
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Identify supplier sites for focus engagement and align priorities with sourcing and procurement strategies.
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Support the management team in successful facilitation of supplier kick-off meetings to set expectations, clarify deliverables, and drive alignment.
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Manage teams skill set to Assess suppliers using tools such as SHR / SRA and other market tools to determine capability and maturity levels.
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Evaluate exit criteria for suppliers and determine readiness to transition out of containment or crisis management phases.
Crisis Management & Engagement :
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Support resolution of upcoming Escalations requests from the team on performance risks and recommend application of tiger teams when required.
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Enable and Support rapid response teams to stabilize supplier performance in critical situations.
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Drive alignment on sustainment strategies and lead closed-loop communications with Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Transition Management & Leadership (:
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Provide commodity level leadership and/or support for supplier transitions, ensuring a smooth handover of work scope with minimal disruption.
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Enable the Support and sustainment phase by monitoring supplier maturity post-transition and ensuring long-term capability.
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Align with internal business units and suppliers to reinforce performance expectations and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
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5+ years experience with Castings (sand, investment casting manufacturing technologies)
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5+ years prior project management experience with greenfield/brownfield projects
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5+ years prior experience leading direct reports
Qualifications We Prefer:
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The ideal candidate will currently reside in the Midwest region
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Forging experience
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Sand Castings experience
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Industrial Engineering degree
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Experience managing cross-functional improvement initiatives and crisis management in the Material / Metallurgy – Castings Forging domain
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Analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets and KPIs
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Experience in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action planning, and performance tracking tools
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Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
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Six Sigma or Lean certification (Green Belt or higher).
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Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace industry regulations
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Experience with supplier assessments and APQP process knowledge
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
• Three weeks of vacation 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 and Apply Now:
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.
This 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
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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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