Field Supplier Quality Engineer - 50% travel

RTX•Padasjoki, IA

20h•$107,500 - $204,500•Remote

About The Position

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 three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunities unmatched by others. Together, they push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect the world. Raytheon, a part of RTX, brings over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today’s mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats, delivering solutions that help defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. The Field Supplier Quality Engineer (FSQE) serves as the primary quality interface between Raytheon’s organization and its external supply base. This remote position requires 50% domestic travel. The FSQE acts as a unified quality voice, collaborating closely with Integrated Program Team(s) to execute First Article Inspections, Final Source Inspections, Supplier Assessments, Problem Resolution, and other contracted quality assessments as needed. The FSQE is expected to represent Raytheon professionally and uphold Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy, and Goals within the supply base.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
Relevant experience is conducting First Article Inspections, Final Source Inspections, Supplier Assessments, Problem Resolution, and/or other quality assessments
Experience working within commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and standards - AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, AS9145
Experience managing and leading suppliers with Root Cause Corrective Action methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
Experience working process improvement initiatives
Experience in collecting, analyzing, and/or presenting data for briefs or presentations to various internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers.
Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote collaboration
Remote collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders (DOW, DCMA, Raytheon, supply base)
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102.
General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

Responsibilities

Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works. Interpreting these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
Interpret quality requirements (Q-Notes) and make decisions on Q-Note application to procured production parts
Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews
Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies.
Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
Collaborate with Supplier Requirements and Services on Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work
Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
Communicate effectively to stakeholders through business reviews and status meetings.
Ability to travel as required by program needs. Anticipate domestic travel (Up to 50%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.