Principal Specialist, Supplier Performance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee internal and supplier containment initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Quality.

• Organize supplier kick-off meetings and implement rapid response strategies.

• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations for significant quality or delivery challenges.

• Create and execute supplier enhancement plans while conducting regular plan review meetings.

• Track leading and lagging KPIs and assess criteria for containment exit.

• Elevate ongoing issues to crisis mode or engage tiger teams as necessary.

• Collaborate with Commodity Teams and Supplier Business Units for closed-loop feedback and sustainable operations.

• Identify supplier locations and prioritize development initiatives based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity requirements.

• Conduct supplier evaluations utilizing the OCRA tool.

• Engage suppliers through development roadmaps, training, and focused maturity-model actions.

• Coordinate with Commodity Managers and Engineering to ensure supplier readiness for new programs and volume increases.

• Facilitate structured improvement strategies, KPI tracking, and gate reviews.

• Monitor supplier maturity and initiate sustainment planning efforts.

• Assist in long-term monitoring and supplier re-engagement cycles.

• Develop tools and standardization for manufacturing process technology, including FMEA and Control Plans.

• Lead or assist in supplier transitions, ensuring a seamless handover of work scope.

• Monitor supplier maturity after transitions and support long-term capabilities.

• Reinforce performance expectations and continuous improvement with internal business units and suppliers.

• Implement APQP for new product launches and work transition projects.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Experience in Operations, Supplier Development, and/or Project Management.

• Background in the aerospace industry or a comparable manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.

• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships across Collins Aerospace business units.

• Proficient in applying CORE principles/tools to manage processes and promote continuous improvement.

• Knowledge in machining or mechanical fabrication.

• U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Capability to travel up to 50%.

• Security clearance is not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and separate retirement benefits.

• Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Parental leave benefits for birth, adoption, and parental responsibilities.

• Ovia Health support for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, which includes up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand for virtual medical consultations.

• Bright Horizons services for child and elder care.

• Teladoc Medical Experts for second opinion consultations.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, with payments not guaranteed.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Travel to site locations as required.

• Interview steps may be conducted in person at an office location.