Operations Quality Engineer II 2nd shift onsite Andover, MA

RTX•Andover, MA

32d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Effectors Operations Quality organization is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of the team. The Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
Relevant experience is working within electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, system engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering or supplier engineering
Experience in first article inspection reports (FAIRs) and/or quality monitoring in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Experience in development/usage of quality metrics or Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, and/or customer specifications
The 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

J-STD-001, Six Sigma, Lean experience and/or ASQ Certifications
Experience in manufacturing process with quality systems and/or industry technical standards (e.g. ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102)
Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
Strong 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. Six-sigma, lean manufacturing)

Responsibilities

Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Engage manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation.
Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing 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 with the ability to perform verification/validation of improvements and efficiencies.
Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.