Casting and Forging Supplier Development Lead – Remote

• Lead internal and supplier containment actions with Operations and Quality
• Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings and establish rapid response actions
• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RRCA) investigations for critical quality or delivery issues
• Develop and implement supplier improvement plans and conduct plan review checkpoints
• Monitor leading and lagging KPIs and evaluate containment exit criteria
• Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when warranted
• Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs for closed-loop feedback and sustainable operations
• Identify supplier sites and prioritize development based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs
• Conduct supplier assessments using the OCRA tool
• Engage suppliers through development roadmaps, training, and targeted maturity-model actions
• Align supplier readiness with Commodity Managers and Engineering for new programs and volume ramp-ups
• Facilitate structured improvement plans, KPI tracking, and gate reviews
• Monitor maturity targets and initiate sustainment planning
• Support long-term monitoring and supplier re-engagement cycles
• Develop manufacturing process technology tools and standardization, including FMEA and Control Plans
• Lead or support supplier transitions with minimal disruption
• Monitor supplier maturity post-transition and ensure long-term capability
• Reinforce performance expectations and continuous improvement with internal business units and suppliers
• Execute APQP for new product launches and work transition projects
• Collaborate with Commodity Managers, Quality Assurance & Engineering, Operations and Planning, SBUs, supplier site leadership, and crisis response/tiger teams

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Advanced proficiency in English
• Casting and/or forging manufacturing experience preferred
• High energy level and experience working with cross-functional personnel preferred
• High communication skills and ability to develop a network of relationships with Collins Aerospace business units preferred
• Strong work orientation and organization preferred
• Ability to apply CORE principles/tools to manage processes and support continuous improvement preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access) preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of castings and/or forging products and their manufacturing
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed, minimum 50% of time

• Excellent work environment
• On-site gym facilities
• Wellness area & Sports tournaments
• Engagements events
• Talent development programs
• Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site
• Eco-friendly parking
• Medical & Life Insurance