RTX-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Principal
Onsite • Tucson, AZ
5,001-10,000 employees

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. The SM-3 Principal Program Quality Engineer will be creating and executing strategic initiatives to improve quality throughout SM-3 processes. You will drive continuous improvement using internal and supplier manufacturing data and work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to implement process and design changes to improve results and quality metrics. You will partner with the program quality manager, program manager, program chief engineer, and other program stakeholders to work as a valuable partner with the program office and other functions. You will oversee quality efforts to ensure delivered products and services meet customer and Raytheon requirements, support program DD250s, champion risks and opportunities, identify and document gaps in expectations between extended customer base and the program implementation baseline, and organize cross-functional teams and utilize a data-driven approach to improve results and quality metrics. You will also interface with the Missile Defense Agency Assurance Representatives (MARs) and DCMA QA Specialists on a regular basis to understand customer concerns within the production facilities and adjust engagement activities accordingly. This is an on-site role in Tucson, Arizona.

  • You will create and execute a strategic plan to improve quality throughout SM-3 internal production facilities.
  • You will drive continuous improvement to resolve nonconformance issues, reducing their impact in the factories
  • Interfacing with external and internal customers and key stakeholders to communicate strategy and provide updates after realized improvements.
  • You will support the supplier focused teams in implementing improvements in our supply base.
  • You will drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Methodology throughout SM-3 production facilities and Suppliers.
  • You will assess technical risk of non-conformances utilizing critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • You will conduct process and product surveillance of all program activities, including system development through the whole life cycle, system maintenance, operations, and sustainment activities.
  • You will review change requests to assess technical impact.
  • You will support and provide oversight for failure investigations.
  • You will plan and coordinate technical assessments and corrective actions.
  • You will organize cross-functional teams to plan for improvement events throughout the SM-3 production facilities and Suppliers
  • You may be required to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience in the following areas;
  • 8 years or more working experience in the defense and aerospace industry.
  • Experience implementing strategic plans spanning more than 12 months.
  • Experience leading teams in a matrix environment.
  • Experience on a Material Review Board (MRB), Configuration Control Board (CCB), and/or Failure Review Board (FRB).
  • 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.
  • Advanced Degree
  • Experience on Missile Defense Agency programs
  • Experience organizing and executing meetings with cross-functional partners
  • Experience in manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience with SM-3 hardware and suppliers
  • Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson to Senior Product Line personnel
  • Experience in product development in a DoD environment
  • Experience with statistical evaluation tools
  • Experience implementing APQP methodology.
  • Experience coordinating with product and functional teams
  • Experience with oral and written communications and people skills
  • Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
  • Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
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