Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer leads the rapid resolution of supplier-caused issues affecting the factory. The role works with other quality functions and cross-functional teams to analyze supplied-material nonconformance data, identify top and systemic drivers, and develop action plans. It investigates supplied-material issues, verifies nonconformances, performs robust root-cause analysis, and ensures corrective solutions are implemented. The engineer communicates supplied-part issues to suppliers and stakeholders and assists with quarantine, containment, and screening of suspect defective hardware. This is an onsite position at RTX’s Tucson, Arizona facility. Relocation assistance is not provided. The position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, including the ability to obtain an interim clearance before the start date.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and two years of experience in Quality, Operations, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action processes.
Experience with hardware inspection techniques and interpreting engineering drawings.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Existing DoD Secret clearance.
Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
High computer proficiency, including SAP/PRISM and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality certification, such as CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, or CRE.
Experience in DoD product and process oversight, including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead rapid resolution of supplier-caused issues affecting the factory in coordination with quality functions and cross-functional teams.
Analyze supplied-material nonconformance data and develop action plans to address leading and systemic drivers.
Investigate supplied-material issues, ensure nonconformances are accurate, conduct root-cause analysis, and ensure corrective solutions are implemented.
Communicate supplied-part issues affecting the factory to suppliers and stakeholders.
Assist with quarantine, containment, and screening of suspect defective supplied hardware.