Senior Manager, Supplier Quality & Development in Winnersh

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We are looking to welcome a Senior Manager to our Supplier Development & Quality team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader to manage the long‑term strategy of the operational direction and manage a wonderful team.

What You Will Do

• Establishes key elements of Supplier Quality & Development operational plans and initiatives with a direct impact on driving supplier qualification/certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and/or quality issue resolution processes.
• Develops and leads implementation of supplier specific quality initiative strategies.
• Leads Supplier Quality-related activities, such as raw material assessments, design of contracted manufactured items, and/or materials packaging; ensuring service providers and laboratories employ good manufacturing practices (GMP) and procurement practices meet or exceed requirements.
• Directs processes or standards in support of the UTC Supplier Gold program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Leads Corrective Action Boards/DQ Clinics with suppliers.
• Leads team to ensure that supplier is capable to meet all requirements for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance.

What You Will Learn

• Develop your industry expertise and experience.
• Build your strategic leadership skills.
• Learn from a highly dynamic and innovative business.

Experience & Skills

• Proven and demonstrable experience in a supply chain operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of the business, the context and major challenges to handle internal/external customers’ needs and develop approaches which satisfy their expectations.
• Advanced Composites, Plastics, and Textiles/Interior Products background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and easily with both internal and external executives and employees.
• Ability to define and establish appropriate overall performance management that facilitates achievement of business objectives and key deliverables through transparent visualization of status and risks, incorporating elements that also enable indication of future performance.
• Ability to establish a culture of improvement that exploits, supports and manages improvement opportunities and activities.
• Ability to adapt and use multiple forms of interaction styles to convince and/or persuade people/stakeholders to follow ideas and proposals.
• Ability to use flexible and adaptable working styles to build and develop effective cross‑functional teamwork.
• Can travel up to 50% time.

Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/industrial engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Certifications or expert knowledge of Quality Regulations, APQP, QMS Lean Six Sigma is desirable.

What We Offer You

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option.
• Attractive Compensation & Bonus Scheme.
• Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan).
• Staff Discounts.
• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs.
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.