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Director, Supplier Quality Performance Improvement

RTX (Raytheon)ArizonaFull-time$186,200 - $353,800

The Director of Supplier Quality Performance Improvement oversees the analysis and enhancement of supplier performance across RTX's aerospace and defense supply chain. This role involves establishing enterprise-wide root cause corrective action strategies, managing a dispersed team of quality professionals, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to strengthen supplier capabilities and quality processes. The position requires directing on-site supplier engagement, driving systemic issue resolution, and translating supplier performance data into actionable quality improvement initiatives. This role suits experienced quality or operations leaders from complex manufacturing environments who are skilled at building supplier relationships, leading technical teams, and solving sophisticated quality challenges at an organizational scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years in supplier quality/manufacturing engineering, or advanced degree with 12+ years relevant experience14 years expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, structured problem-solving methods, and quality systems executionExperience in aerospace and defense or similarly complex industriesProven leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teamsU.S. citizenship required for contract authorizationAbility to travel 50% to supplier locations
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Listed August 5, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.