2026 Full-time - Hardware Quality Engineer I - Onsite (MA)

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. 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. We are seeking a Hardware Quality Engineer I to become a key part of Operations Quality Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Experience with Microsoft Office tools
Experience with identifying root causes/quality issues
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)

Responsibilities

Inspect hardware assemblies to MDP and TDP requirements and present product to DCMA customer for acceptance.
Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Engage MFG DPT teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation.
Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.
Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.