Supplier Quality and Development Associate Director - Remote

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Supplier Quality and Development Associate Director is responsible for managing and developing a high‑performing Supplier Assurance organization that ensures supplier manufacturing readiness, manufacturing capability, quality‑system maturity, and recovery execution across critical suppliers. This leader plays a central role in executing supplier readiness strategy, influencing executive stakeholders, and driving disciplined manufacturing performance across multiple suppliers. The role requires expert operational mastery, strong leadership capability, and the ability to drive transformational improvements across a complex, multi‑site supply base.

What You Will Do

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Own and execute Supplier Assurance operational plans (1–2 years) and align readiness and recovery priorities with business needs.
• Translate long‑range supplier readiness strategy into actionable team‑level objectives and processes.
• Influence executive leadership and internal stakeholders regarding supplier risk, rate capability, and manufacturing stability.
• Recommend and implement new processes, standards, and operating models to advance Supplier Assurance strategy.
• Team & Talent Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop P3–P5 Supplier Assurance Engineers, strengthening diagnostic, readiness, recovery, and coaching capabilities.
• Create workforce, staffing, and succession plans to meet current and future program demands.
• Build a culture centered on structured problem‑solving, disciplined assessment quality, and effective communication.
• Ensure execution of end‑to‑end diagnostics including PFMEA, SPC, Cpk/Ppk, tooling/equipment assessments, OEE, and Run‑at‑Rate validation.
• Oversee capacity modeling, cycle‑time analysis, bottleneck mapping, throughput evaluation, and multishift staffing models.
• Approve supplier readiness assessments and detailed performance plans addressing technical gaps, organizational constraints, and rate‑ramp needs.
• Supplier Recovery & Stabilization Leadership
• Direct moderate‑ to large‑scale supplier recovery efforts, guiding cross‑functional teams to restore stability.
• Ensure rapid diagnosis of blocking issues, clear containment, defined root causes, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Communicate recovery progress to senior leadership and supplier executives, driving alignment and accountability.
• Quality System & Escape‑Prevention Governance
• Govern supplier AS9100/ISO9001 system maturity, control plans, FAI, inspection methods, and quality‑system discipline.
• Ensure structured RCCA execution using 8D, 5‑Why, and systemic escape‑prevention tools.
• Sponsor improvements to escape‑prevention systems and new quality standards.
• Cross‑Functional Influence & Executive Alignment
• Represent Supplier Assurance in program reviews, and operations meetings.
• Influence adoption of new supplier processes, standards, and operating models across multiple functions.
• Communicate complex technical findings, financial implications, and risks clearly to senior leaders.
• Financial & Operational Risk Integration
• Integrate cost‑of‑quality trends, scrap, labor efficiency, overtime, and capital limitations into supplier risk assessments.
• Ensure supplier technical actions align with financial realities and program profitability objectives.
• Ability to travel 50 - 60% of time to supplier locations, as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum twelve (12) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum ten (10) years' experience.
• Experience with either supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, or other engineering fields.
• Experience within aerospace and defense or similar complex industries.
• Experience in PFMEA, SPC, Cpk/PpK, OEE, Run‑at‑Rate, control plans, and or manufacturing diagnostics.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business.

• Experience managing multi‑site, complex suppliers

• Proven success strengthening supplier quality‑system maturity (AS9100/ISO9001), inspection systems, escape‑prevention methods, and FAI processes.

• Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem solving (8D, A3, Shainin, etc.).

• Experience designing or improving throughput, capacity, and rate readiness models, including staffing analysis and bottleneck mapping.

• Demonstrated ability to change supplier behavior, coach supplier leadership, and navigate conflict constructively.

• Proven ability to oversee and validate complex supplier diagnostics, including equipment, tooling, quality systems, engineering depth, and organizational maturity.

• Strong capability leading supplier recovery and stabilization efforts with cross‑functional teams under pressure.

• Demonstrated experience influencing executive leadership internally and externally regarding supplier performance, risk, and readiness.

• Ability to implement new processes, standards, or operating models that improve supplier capability and performance.

• Exceptional communication skills for executive‑level briefings and supplier leadership engagement.

• Financial and operational acumen include cost‑of‑quality, labor efficiency, overtime, scrap trends, and capital constraints.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

We Are RTX

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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