Date Posted:

2026-03-26

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Winnersh, Wokingham

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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 defence 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 have an interesting and exciting opportunity to join our Commodities business. The Supplier Quality & Development Manager ensures that the quality of RTX suppliers, products and processes are compliant with internal and regulatory standards and are continuously improving.

Join our Team!

What you will do

• Manages the analysis of quality data and development of part / supplier specific quality issue resolution and corrective actions.

• Provides research and guidance for root cause analysis & problem solving (A3, 8D, etc.) in escape management procedures. Develops corrective and / or preventive actions for systemic process and product design problems for supplied product.

• Leads implementation of the RTX ZERO program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability at key suppliers.

• Manages processes and procedures for supplier qualification / certification, source inspection and material release processes, and Correction Action Boards / DQ Clinics with suppliers.

• Reviews processes and metrics to ensure supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.

• Analyzes and makes recommendations for the implementation of supplier qualification / certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes.

What you will learn

• Industry knowledge & expertise

• Collaboration in a dynamic and matrixed environment

• Career and role development

Experience & Skills

• Strong Machining/Mechanical Fabrications background.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.

• Ability to define and establish appropriate overall performance management that facilitates achievement of business objectives and key deliverables through transparent visualization of status and risks, incorporating elements that also enable indication of future performance.

• Ability to establish a culture of improvement that exploits, supports and manages improvement opportunities and activities.

• Ability to use flexible and adaptable working styles to build and develop effective cross-functional teamwork.

• Professional experience in a supply chain operations environment, preferably Quality Engineering (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.

• Ensure maturity and robustness of Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply chain disruptions.

• Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organizing the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned parties

• Management of Escape Events, No Es, SRIs, FAIs, LAIs & Deviations/Concessions analysis and recovery plans (with Suppliers) to ensure deliveries are to RTX requirements.

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as IPT leaders, Programs and Assembly Lines. This includes communication, customer / supplier relations & meetings, and improvement actions.

Certifications

• Knowledge and expertise of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Practical Problem Solving, International Mgmt. system standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.), Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, Risk Management / Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma), Gemba walk, PFMEA, CP, MSA, problem solving methodologies is desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/industrial engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

What we Offer you

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option

• Attractive Compensation & Bonus Scheme

• Professional Development & Growth

• Support with professional fees

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)

• Staff Discounts

• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs

• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses

• Death in Service Benefit

• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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