Principal Quality Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

10d•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. Operations Quality has an opening for a Principal Factory Quality Engineer who will interface with the factory teams supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparation for audits. The position is based in Tucson, AZ and requires onsite presence . The quality engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following in the next section.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant experience
Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements
Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
Experience in RCCA and Continuous Improvement methods
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

ASQ CQE Certification
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques
PRISM, RCAS, Business Warehouse, Virtual Business System (VBS), CMES
Motivated and self-starting team player who achieves results and continuously strives for improvement
Confident with decision making with limited information
Critical thinking skills
Lead without authority
Effective communication skills
Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements
SME in APQP methods (including PFMEA, Control Plan, FAI, SPC) with demonstrated ability to mentor cross-functional team
SME in interpreting and ensuring compliance to TDP requirements and QMS requirements
Demonstrated leadership in RCCA and Continuous Improvement projects
Proficient in MRB and manufacturing lien processes

Responsibilities

Identify and manage risk in the manufacturing process
Supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparation for audits (internal, Enterprise, Customer, etc.)
Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
Regular interface with DCMA (Product Sales, process audits, Product Configuration audits)
Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue, and weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality.
Primary quality representative for assigned value streams or processes.
Training, coaching, and mentoring newer quality engineers.
Leading factory wide strategic efforts that meet the quality department goals.
Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB)

Benefits

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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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