Principal Hardware Quality Engineer

RTX • AZ

93d • $101,000 - $203,000

About The Position

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. Engineering Sustainment & Quality Assurance is seeking a Principal Hardware Quality Engineer to support quality assurance throughout the product design and development phases. This role is crucial in identifying and mitigating potential quality issues early in the development process, ensuring product reliability and compliance with quality standards. As a technical expert, the successful candidate will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to influence design direction, improve quality frameworks, and enhance manufacturability. This position requires technical expertise, management experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives to improve product quality and reliability. This is an on-site position with the primary work location in Tucson, AZ, with occasional travel opportunities (3-4 weeks/year) to various Raytheon facilities and/or supplier locations.

Requirements

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware design, reliability, and manufacturability assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing root cause evaluation and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Experience influencing design direction and implementing quality strategies.
• Working experience in Common Product Data Management (cPDM) or equivalent data management repository.
• Demonstrated experience using program skills and complying with metrics to drive action and achieve measurable results.
• Management experience and experience engaging senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience with the product lifecycle, from design through sustainment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Design Engineering experience, with insight into common design problems and potential quality risk areas.
• Experience developing and deploying quality frameworks, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and AS9145.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Risk & Opportunity analysis and Management Boards (ROMB).
• Demonstrated track record of exercising professional decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in Six Sigma, CORE, Shainin Red X, GD&T (ASME GDTP), and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ).
• Versed in DFMA standards and application.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of quality strategies in collaboration with Engineering, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Functions.
• Leverage engineering experience to evaluate designs and specifications, testing plans, methods, and equipment to ensure product reliability and compliance to quality standards.
• Conduct engineering work products reviews, including Peer Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Drawing Reviews, Design Reviews, Product Readiness, and Sale to identify and eliminate in-phase defects.
• Serve as Engineering Hardware Quality Representative on Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Configuration Change Boards (CCB), Risk/Opportunity Management Boards (ROMB), and Material Review Boards (MRB).
• Evaluate design and manufacturing trade-offs to assess potential risks or opportunities.
• Perform process walks and use metrics and data evaluation to drive quality improvements to achieve measurable results.
• Apply technical design experience to guide root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closed-loop process improvements to enhance quality and reliability.
• Mentor and develop on quality standards, best practices, and defect prevention strategies.

Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees