Principal, Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX • Westford, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, 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. We at ISR & Space Systems are world leaders in high altitude electro-optical sensors, employed by the U.S. and foreign military in time critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Our passion for supporting the Warfighters and their mission demands excellence in everything we do, from the talent we recruit to the highly-engineered systems we deliver. We value people, integrity, ideas and performance. Raytheon is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer, in support of the Global ISR Sensors and Software business. You will manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material. Manage/Support supplier qualification/ certification. This position will be located ONSITE at our Westford, MA facility.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME 14.5
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, to include ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102.
• Experience with failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions.
• Experience with technical data package review (TDP) and document repository.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CORE or other Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Working experience using resources such as 5S, Process Mapping/Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Red X.
• Experience with Quality Notification process within SAP.
• Experience using quality tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping).
• Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), process disciplines and tool control.
• Experience with Key Characteristics, Design Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and/or Control Plans.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Ability to comprehend and translate system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material.
• Manage/Support supplier qualification/ certification.
• Manage source inspection and material release processes.
• Perform Escape management procedures, drive root cause analysis & problem solving and recommend corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials.
• Support first article inspection (FAI) verification/inspection.
• Support internal meetings as the supplier quality liaison for quality issues and concerns related to development and production products.
• Implement and maintain Quality Inspection Plans defining dimensional, functional, and visual checks on purchased product.
• Plan, organize, direct, and report on special process related activities to assure engineering requirements are met for special processes.
• Work with suppliers to ensure products meet defined standards.
• Examine data related to quality control to identify trends, patterns, and areas for process improvement.
• Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier specific quality initiative strategies; addressing them with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), as well as driving their implementation.
• Work with production, engineering, and other teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Ensures that supplier is capable to meet all contract requirements including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance as required.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing and verification with customers and site teams as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program leadership teams to define and implement quality improvement strategies
• Responsible for the completion of ad-hoc assignments as directed.
• Up to 25% domestic travel.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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