Casting and Forging Supplier Development Lead (SDL) (Remote)

Mexicali RTX Corporation

Mexico

MX-BCN-MEXICALI-238 ~ Blvd Venustiano Carranza #238 ~ BLDG 238, Desarrollo Industrial Colorado

Unspecified

Must be authorized to work in Mexico without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

The Supplier Development Lead (SDL) is a critical forward-deployed role within the Global Supplier Development organization, responsible for driving supplier recovery, capability improvement, and sustainable performance. This role is hands‑on and cross‑functional, supporting operational containment, supplier assessments, and execution of structured improvement plans across integral commodities. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of managing crisis situations and long‑term development actions that align with business unit goals and enterprise-wide initiatives.

This is a remote role; however, the candidate must be able to travel at least 50% of the time to support supplier development needs.

What You Will Do Containment & Recovery Lead internal and supplier containment actions in collaboration with Operations and Quality. Facilitate supplier kick‑off meetings to align expectations and establish rapid response actions. Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to resolve critical quality or delivery issues. Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and implement improvement plans and ensure clear communication through plan review checkpoints. Monitor leading and lagging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress. Evaluate whether exit criteria have been achieved for containment efforts. Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when warranted. Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to ensure closed-loop feedback and transition to sustainable operations.



Supplier Development & Capability Building Lead supplier site identification and prioritize development efforts aligned with risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs. Conduct supplier assessments using SRA, SHA, Gemba, etc. Engage suppliers with development roadmaps, training, and targeted actions tied to maturity models and long-term growth. Align with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups. Facilitate structured improvement plan development, KPI tracking, and gate reviews. Monitor progress toward achieving target maturity levels and initiate sustainment planning once development objectives are met. Support long-term monitoring and re-engagement cycles to ensure supplier performance remains stable. Develop and build manufacturing process technology tools and standardization including FMEA and Control Plans. Transition Management & Leadership Provide leadership and/or support for supplier transitions, ensuring a smooth handover of work scope with minimal disruption. Support the sustainment phase by monitoring supplier maturity post-transition and ensuring long-term capability. Align with internal business units and suppliers to reinforce performance expectations and continuous improvement efforts. Execute APQP for new product launch and work transition projects. Key Interfaces Commodity Managers Quality Assurance & Engineering Operations and Planning Supplier Business Units (SBUs)



Supplier Site Leadership Crisis Response and Tiger Teams Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed – minimum of 50% of time. Advanced proficiency in English. Qualifications We Prefer Led supplier recovery efforts, supplier transitions, and RCCA investigations for critical quality and delivery issues, driving corrective actions to closure. Managed cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles and tools to improve supplier performance, processes, quality, and delivery. Managed supplier performance for engineered components and manufacturing processes, including castings, plastics, machining, mechanical fabrication, forgings, and electrical components. Presented supplier performance and recovery plans to customers, senior leadership, and supplier executives, while managing cross-functional relationships and performance tracking using MS Office, LOB, WIP, Clear to Build, and milestone charts. What We Offer Excellent work environment On-site gym facilities Wellness area & Sports tournaments Engagement events Talent development programs Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site Eco-friendly parking Medical & Life Insurance Equal Employment Statement

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.

Raytheon Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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