Program Quality Engineer

Raytheon Technologies • Goleta, CA

120d • $72,000 - $144,000

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 freedom 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 Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking an experienced Program Quality Engineer to implement and develop quality engineering and customer quality flow-down requirements throughout the proposal and program life cycle, at our factory located in Goleta, CA. This is an onsite position.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and two (2) years of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations.
• Working experience with Quality Management Systems such as: ISO 9001, AS9100.
• Working experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology, systems, and resources.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience in Industry and Government Quality Requirements and Standards.
• Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Tableau, Minitab).
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
• Working experience in predictive and proactive measures, metrics assessments, and actions to improve performance or mitigate problems.
• Experience leading, assisting, and/or mentoring others in routine settings and difficult situations.
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create or tailor existing quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements.
• Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of a program integrated product team (IPT).
• Ensure programmatic and technical risks are identified, contained, and managed throughout each phase of business pursuit and program implementation.
• Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including the transition of design to production.
• Guide multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean practices and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources.
• Manage the completion of Internal First Article Inspections (FAI's).
• Guide business and program performance utilizing predictive and proactive measures and metrics.
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.

Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree