Commodity Supplier Assurance Engineer - up to 50% travel

RTX

3d•Remote

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Commodity Supplier Assurance Engineer (CSAE) serves as the primary liaison between Raytheon and its external supply base, ensuring suppliers consistently meet requirements and deliver high-quality results. In this role, you will play a key part in planning and executing the production of a diverse portfolio of weapon systems, ranging from tactical missiles to strategic defense products. You will ensure technical data packages are complete and accurate, while driving supplier technical performance to achieve quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Leading the resolution of quality issues, providing performance feedback, and championing continuous improvement initiatives will be central to your responsibilities. Strong communication, meeting facilitation, and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will act as a critical liaison in fostering effective partnerships with suppliers. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal teams on supplier source selection, risk mitigation, strategic planning, and supplier development. Representing Raytheon with professionalism and integrity, you will embody the company’s Vision, Values, Strategy, and Goals within the supply base, making a meaningful impact on the success and advancement of key supplier relationships. This remote position requires maintaining a dedicated home office and conducting regular visits to assigned supplier facilities anywhere across the US. This role requires 25–50% domestic travel, which may include both driving and air travel as necessary.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, quality assurance, supplier management, or supplier auditing.
Relevant experience is working in engineering in any of the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and/or quality disciplines that include technical supplier management.
Experience assessing / auditing the technical capabilities / performance of suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
Experience leading corrective action initiatives using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, or similar tools).
Experience executing process improvements discovered during RCCA and presenting data to support decision-making activities (e.g. utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, Value Stream Management, or other analytical tools).
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is a mandatory requirement.
U.S. citizenship is required, as it is a prerequisite for obtaining a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. government-issued Secret Security Clearance.
Certification in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) programs such as CSSGB, CMQ/OE, CQE, CQPA, CQA, or CRE.
Experience working with aerospace and defense industry standards, including AS9100, AS9145, AS9102, and ISO-9000.
Experience in Department of Defense (DoD) product and process oversight, encompassing requirements definition, manufacturing, integration, testing, and final delivery.
Hands-on experience with industry technical standards, including but not limited to ANSI, ASE, ASME, ASTM, IEEE, and similar frameworks.
Experience with Guidance and Navigation Systems, including technologies such as Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), accelerometers, gyroscopes, actuators, flight and navigation systems, GPS, and related components.
Technically proficient engineer with excellent communication abilities, a strong sense of professional presence, influential interpersonal skills, and a proven track record as a self-driven and effective technical contributor.
Proven experience working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain teams to achieve program objectives and deliver results.

Responsibilities

Drive Process Improvements: Implement strategies to enhance manufacturing processes at supplier facilities.
Foster Strong Relationships: Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external customers, key collaborators, and stakeholders.
Guide Decision-Making: Provide quality assurance expertise to influence decisions, ensuring alignment with customer priorities and mission success.
Communicate Technical Requirements: Interpret and convey purchase order technical and quality requirements to ensure compliance by suppliers.
Ensure Compliance with Product Requirements: Verify that product specifications are properly communicated and adhered to by suppliers and sub-tier suppliers.
Evaluate Supplier Performance: Conduct supplier assessments focused on quality, engineering, manufacturing capabilities, capacity, risk and opportunities.
Perform Technical Evaluations: Conduct in-depth technical evaluations to support cost and price analysis.
Manage Supplier Change Requests: Oversee supplier requests for product and process changes to ensure alignment with requirements.
Report Supplier Health: Communicate the technical health and performance of suppliers to stakeholders, providing clear updates and insights.
Resolve Supplier Risks: Identify and address supplier risks and systemic issues through detailed root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Apply Six Sigma, lean methodologies, and other analytical tools to advance continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee Quality Activities: Manage First Article Verification, Source Inspection, supplier assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance.
Mitigate Risks and Support Program Objectives: Proactively resolve supplier risks and ensure alignment with broader program goals and objectives.