Supplier Development Lead (Remote - Residing in NY, NJ, or PA areas)

Date Posted:

2026-07-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NJ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

*This position will be remote based (work from home) in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas.  The position will require frequent travel in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas and therefore the selected candidate must live in this region.

What You Will Do

• Perform assessments of the suppliers capability to perform and sustain performance through the SHA (Supplier Health Assessment).
• Engage the supplier to complete the diagnosis in the Gemba and work with the supplier to develop a comprehensive gap closure plan.
• Conduct weekly training and coaching on-site at the supplier to develop their team. 
  Follow-up with the PW and supplier team to validate the gap plan and monitor progress to ensure the benefits are achieved.
• Establish leading indicators of performance and track weekly, on-site at supplier.
• Intervene to expedite deliveries and/or resolve quality issues as required.
• Lead impactful Continuous Improvement events at Supplier.
• Must be able to travel up to 80% of your time within the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas
• On-site at suppliers 80% of your time
• 20% of the time working from home office

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in Supply chain, Business Management, or related field and 8 years of experience in Operations, Quality, and/or Continuous Improvement roles; or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Reside in the New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania area

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with strong structured project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to initiate, lead and sustain change activities at the suppliers.
• CORE Professional (Any track).
• Six-Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt or LEAN certificate.
• RTX SHA certified assessor.
• ITC experience.
• SAP experience using Procurement and Quality transactions.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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