Sr. Hardware Quality Engineer

RTX•Portsmouth, RI

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Hardware Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of Operations Quality – Continuous Improvement Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Continuous Improvement Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement. This position will support the Portsmouth RI factory. NOTE - this position does not provide relocation assistance. You will be a key player working with leaders in Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Engineering to solve problems & drive improvements on our nation’s most advanced defense systems. You will be a member of a trusted, high-impact team: embedded within programs and integrated into the factory, this team leverages CORE, APQP, and RCCA principles to elevate quality and deliver measurable results. We value skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study and five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience.
Mechanical Assembly and Cable Manufacturing experience
Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
Previous experience partnering with external Suppliers
Manufacturing process experience in one of the following: (assembly, inspection, test)
Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions.
Experience with using Quality metrics to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications.
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
Motivated self-starter
Experience building and maintaining relationships with other functions, customers, suppliers, and partners (both internal and external to Raytheon)
CORE, Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, ASQ Certifications
Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
Experienced in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis, and APQP / AS9145
Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis and Design of Experiments
Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control.
Understanding of MRP and Shop Floor Management Tools (PRISM (SAP), CMES)
Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance

Responsibilities

Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, TUH, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Conduct Quality Verifications and execute DD250 Sale Process with onsite Defense Contractor Management Agency Quality Representative.
Engage Operations 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.
Ability to support weekend Operations Production assembly
Support Tier meetings with Operations Team members
Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.
Identify opportunities for improvements to be leveraged across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs.