Principal Program Quality Engineer

RTX • Tucson, AZ

42d • Onsite

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. Raytheon is seeking an onsite Principal Program Quality Engineer to join our JSOW Program. The Principal Program Quality Engineer will provide quality engineering support and expertise to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. The candidate must provide education and knowledge on the use of quality tools in the administration of the Quality System and apply quality engineering skills to develop and deploy effective methods for verifying and accepting processes and products. The Principal Program Quality Engineer will use analytical tools and methods to: improve product design; minimize inspection; solve fabrication problems; complete such specialized quality functions as data preparation, analyses and reporting; develop techniques and methods; support process improvements; complete special investigations and audits; take preventative and corrective actions; support design reviews and audits to ensure that quality is engineered into the product; and develop product acceptance techniques and plans. This is an "onsite" role located in Tucson, AZ. Relocation compensation will not be provided.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of experience in Quality, Supplier, and/or Manufacturing.
• Working experience with technical data package interpretation, review (TDP) and document repository.
• Working experience translating external and internal requirements and command media
• Working experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Working experience overseeing teams in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions.
• Experience exercising judgment and making decisions, with appropriate supervisory intervention, as an individual contributor in a dynamic team environment
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• Six Sigma (CSSGB, CSSBB or CMBB) and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.
• Experience writing and presenting complex presentations (reviews, corrective action boards, CoPQ reduction, etc.) and complex data to key stakeholders
• Experience in managing by influence.
• Experience in the discovery and resolution of issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs and factories and/or supplier health development.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Key Characteristics, Design Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and/or Control Plans.
• Experience with First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Experience using descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies.
• Experience applying industry technical standards e.g., ANSI, ASTM, etc.
• Experience using Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM) or SAP.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g., Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience technically interfacing with various engineering disciplines.
• Experience using interpersonal skills and working with customers, suppliers and in a team environment.
• Experience applying sound judgment and resolution–making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention.
• Experience using verbal and written communication, and networking skills.
• Experience with Configuration Control System such as Common Product Data Management (cPDM).
• Experience with Common As-Built Systems (CABS).
• Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
• Experience applying Purchase Order Quality Requirements (Q-Notes, STAMP).
• Experience presenting, reviewing and/or approving changes through a formal Change Control Board (CCB).
• Experience comprehending and translating system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Experience working as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience with Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or another Continuous Improvement Program.
• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.
• Working experience using quality tools and resources such as 5S, Root Cause, Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma (6Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a program quality liaison across customer organizations (Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and United States Government (USG)), as well as relevant factories and engineering labs as first point of contact for quality issues and concerns related to development and production products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program managers to define and implement quality improvement strategies.
• Spearhead root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB)
• Support Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering efforts to help ensure compliance to the Program Quality Plan.
• Review and approve changes to the technical data package, assign actions when necessary, and complete actions in a timely manner when assigned. This includes but is not limited to: Peer reviews, Engineering Review/Change Control Board (ERB/CCB) and/or Design reviews.
• Implement and support product quality strategies using methodologies such as Six-Sigma, Lean, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Support, monitor and track execution of First Article Inspections for both supplier and factory parts
• Support, monitor and track certification of special processes for supplier parts
• Develop, refine and present metrics to drive improvement and behaviors
• Travel expectation 10-25% if assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees