Principal Supply Chain Specialist, NPI Sourcing (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA32: US124-Everett (Commando), WA 11404 Commando Road , Everett, WA, 98204 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

This position is for an established Supply Chain Professional focusing on new emerging aerospace products, supporting program management, business development and engineering in Everett, WA. In this role you will be responsible for creating and implementing plans to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is aligned with desired program outcomes. You will also support the program by coordinating and procuring test and mock-up requirements for new products to ensure design and functionality validation.

What You Will Do

• Follows the Collins Aerospace best practice standard work for NPI processes.
• Acts as liaison for engineering technology, material and component optimization, new product cost analysis, design readiness and manufacturing producibility.

• Ensure alignment with commodity managers, account managers, supplier development, supplier quality assurance and value streams to ensure business measures are achieved.
• Coordinate and procure test and mock-up requirements for new products to ensure design and functionality validation.
• Develops supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products.
• Executes value analysis of new product supply chain operations.
• Monitors and manages scope in purchasing the new products.
• Responsible for planning to ensure the new product sourcing strategy is in alignment with desired program outcomes.
• Preparation and issuance of RFP’s.
• Perform risk identification/analysis, and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems.
• Ensures FAI delivery timelines are met and changes are executed in a timely manner to support the project deliverables.
• Coordinates program transition from new product introduction professional to production buyer.
• Supports supplier relationship, development, and performance.
• Identifies, validates, and refines cost reduction initiatives.
• Establish priorities and ensure timely execution of projects.
• Coordinates with Commodity Management on negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Able to support travel as needed (up to 15%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program/Project buying experience.
• Experience in managing test, qualification, and mock-up procurement needs within new product introductions.
• Strategic sourcing experience.
• SAP Experience
• Technical aptitude with ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Process Improvement experience
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Microsoft Office to include excel, pivot tables, Tableau, PowerPoint
• Experience in procuring a variety of commodities, with a focus on electrical, machining, and sheet metal.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Role Type Definition:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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