Operations Quality Engineer 2nd shift - onsite Andover, MA

RTX•Andover, MA

32d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality and Mission Assurance team in Andover, MA, seeks a Senior Operations Quality Engineer for the 2nd shift with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of the Effectors Operations Quality & Circuit Card Manufacturing team. At RTX, the world 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 our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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 5 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 in manufacturing process with quality systems and/or industry technical standards (e.g. ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102)
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
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Strong familiarity with J-STD-001, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9201, Six Sigma, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or Lean experience/tools, associated tools, and ASQ Certifications
Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145; Utilizing tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans
Experience with SAP/PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool
Previous experience with circuit card assembly processes

Responsibilities

Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement assuring clear identification, control, and disposition of nonconformities.
Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast). These tools are used to drive and facilitate compliance resolution, containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation within closed loop process controls.
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 to facilitate defect prevention.
Integrate product and process verifications such as First Articles and audits throughout value stream processes to prevent quality escapes, optimize throughput and assure on-time delivery of products and services.