Casting and Forging Supplier Development Lead

• 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 investigations for critical quality or delivery issues
• Develop and implement supplier improvement plans and monitor KPI progress
• Evaluate containment exit criteria and escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams
• Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to transition suppliers to sustainable operations
• Identify supplier sites and prioritize development efforts based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs
• Conduct supplier assessments using the OCRA tool
• Engage suppliers through development roadmaps, training, maturity models, and targeted actions
• Align supplier readiness with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams for new programs and volume ramp-ups
• Facilitate structured improvement plans, KPI tracking, and gate reviews
• Monitor supplier maturity 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
• 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 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
• Experience working with cross-functional personnel
• High communication skills, including ability to develop a network of relationships with various Collins Aerospace business units
• Strong work orientation and well organized
• Ability to apply CORE principles/tools to manage processes, ensuring continuous improvement and benchmarking best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications, including MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Access
• Knowledge and understanding of castings and/or forging products and manufacturing
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed, minimum 50% of the 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