Program Quality Associate Director

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and The Raytheon Mission – To Deliver for All of Those Who Defend All of Us. 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. Delivering for all of those who defend all of us The Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Sub-SBU (SSBU) is part of the Raytheon Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). AT is Raytheon’s capability incubator, fueling the future of defense. From cutting-edge components to full-scale solutions, early ideation to production readiness, seabed to space, we come together to shape the systems and solutions that advance defense. We are currently seeking a seasoned professional for our Program Quality Associate Director position. The selected candidate will work in Tucson, Arizona. The Program Quality Associate Director, for the Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Sub-SBU will be responsible for promoting and leading a robust and collaborative quality culture for the business. The AES QPD will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of strategic quality improvements for the business and will lead a team of up to 25 direct and indirect matrixed employees. In collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations, they will also be responsible for advanced quality leadership in proposal and capture strategy development, startup planning, developing robust New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing (MRA) and Technology (TRA) Readiness Assessment and product Transition to Production (TTP) strategies This role will be the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for the customers, internal factories and suppliers, ensuring the effective implementation of all the QMA requirements of the program, and providing oversight and coordination to the suppliers supporting program requirements. This is an onsite only position in Tucson, Arizona. A U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Additional security clearances or special program access is required in this role. Ability to obtain and maintain additional program access is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of twelve (12) years documented manufacturing, quality or design engineering experience within the defense industry.
Experience with Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM), Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management processes.
Working experience planning, executing and addressing compliance with the requirements of a QMS system aligned to AS9100
Working experience executing contracts/projects within cost, schedule, and technical performance constraints - including working experience with cost accounting methodologies (Earned Value Management (EVMS) Certification).
Experience with estimating and bidding new business proposals, including Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing and approval Certification
Minimum 3 years’ customer interface management experience (i.e., Acquisition Customers and Program Offices, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
Experience interfacing and communicating with executive level internal and external customers, and suppliers.
Experience solving highly and highly visible technical failure investigations, developing robust corrective action plans and / or membership in failure review board
Working experience in both production and design phases of a program – with working experience in a related production discipline in operations, supply chain, engineering, or quality.
Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.
US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Advanced Degree is a plus.
American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification.
Six Sigma, Lean or Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Champion Certification or greater.
Experience leading a geographically diverse team.
Working experience in design and development within systems, hardware (electrical or mechanical), supplier or manufacturing engineering.
Experience deploying elements of NPI, APQP (DFMEA, KC, PFD, PFMEA etc.) on development programs
Experience in the DoD acquisition processes and contracting vehicles
Experience with contract flow and compliance.
Experience working with cross-functional, cross-disciplined teams at all levels.
Experience using communication skills – both written and verbal.
Active and transferable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Oversee the shaping of the technical and management baseline, early in pursuit, to enable delivery of solutions optimized to balance technical performance, schedule, quality, and affordability. Ensuring inclusion of quality scope, plans, and budgets in program estimates and proposals.
Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program teams and customers.
Develop and implement strategic and tactical QMA plans at the portfolio level that will directly affect the programs execution and influence on-time delivery.
Technical and Process Risk and Opportunity Management that enables positive program and contract performance
Responsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers, management of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, leadership in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to QMA.
Develop and grow a team of Program Quality Leads.
Prime QMA interface with the program, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Responsible for guidance, leadership, and oversight on all matters pertaining to AES business including resourcing, technical quality and financial performance, and compliance with Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers with the ability to manage and influence across multiple levels of stakeholders.
Primary QMA liaison on all matters pertaining to requirements definition, technical quality, and program implementation decisions.
Identify and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills.
Responsible for effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.