Supplier Development Manager

We are currently seeking to recruit a Supplier Development Manager to join our Corporate HQ in Solihull, West Midlands. This is a remote

• position within the UK, therefore, you must be eligible and have the right to work within the UK without restriction. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.


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.

Role Responsibilities:

• Partner with key suppliers to pursue continuous improvement


• Problem solving, waste elimination with the objective of improving performance


• Implement proactive and reactive strategies and tools to improvements the supply base


• Drive problem resolution process at suppliers and perform capacity assessments


• Provide supplier quality and delivery oversight, analysis, and performance tracking


• Lead the implementation of supplier quality clinics and develop and execute action plans


• Analyse strategic supplier quality and delivery performance data


• Report results to the internal customers at various levels of the organisation


• Involve internal customers in supplier problem resolution when needed


• Contribute to advancement of tools and techniques within the Supplier Performance teams, 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.


Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.


• Good experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering


• Six Sigma and/or Lean knowledge and certification preferred


• Experience in manufacturing and supplier quality operations


• Experience with assessing supplier capability and value stream mapping


• Experience with Advanced Quality Planning tools (such as FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAPs, etc)


• Ability to assure implementation of these tools within the supply base


• Experience with capacity analysis and production readiness tools


• Demonstrated ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously


• Demonstrated ability to manage short term imperatives and long-term strategies


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and ability to influence individuals and groups


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation skills


• Experience with ISO-9001 and/or AS9100 QS9000, ISO13485, TS-16949 requirements


• Knowledge of theory and application of statistical concepts


• In depth knowledge of quality systems, policies, procedures, and ability to apply them


• Frequent travel required to suppliers in the assigned area


Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• 25 days Annual Leave & Public Holidays


• Attractive Compensation Package


• Support with professional fees


• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)


• Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)


• Staff Discounts


• Work/Life Balance


• Wellness Programs


• Employee Recognition


• Death in Service Benefit


• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

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.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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