Program Senior Quality Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

RTX•Tucson, AZ

6d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM®) is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Program Senior Quality Engineer for a new development program. This is a very exciting opportunity to start on a new block development change from the beginning of the program! You will ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements throughout the design & development phase. You will interface with various Raytheon Organizations including Engineering and our internal Program Quality Leadership Teams. You must be able to execute and drive design best practices and drive risk mitigation prior to Production. Responsibilities include blending managerial expertise with broad technical knowledge, providing Quality application, guidance and subject matter expertise as needed to support program objectives and organizational goals. This is an “onsite” role in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

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
Engineering experience in the defense and/or aerospace industry.
Experience with reviewing and implementing technical changes
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Ability to obtain a Final Secret US Government issued security clearance is required prior to start.

Nice To Haves

STEM degree
Experienced in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145
Familiarity with Risk & Opportunity analysis and Management Boards (ROMB)
Experience supporting manufacturing, audits, and hardware sell-off activities
Relevant Certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, CORE, Shainin Red X, GD&T, ASQ)
Basis of Estimate (BOE) or equivalent training
Experience organizing and executing meetings with cross-functional partners
Previous experience with AMRAAM hardware and suppliers
Experience with statistical evaluation tools
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with effective communication for engaging Senior leadership

Responsibilities

Support the execution for the AMRAAM Development Program, ensuring alignment with Q&MA policies, contractual requirements, and product performance requirements.
Partner closely with Program Management to identify risks, implement mitigation plans, and ensure quality performance supports cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance with AS9145 and New Product Introduction (NPI) to establish Product Maturity
Use technical expertise to review Engineering work products (e.g., technical analysis, technical data packages) to identify and eliminate defects.
Participate in technical peer reviews of initial design releases, change incorporation, prototype development, and test plans
Evaluate technical requirements and manufacturing trade-offs to assess potential risks or opportunities and collaborate with Engineering on mitigation action plans
Lead root cause initiatives and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Support new pursuits through proposal development.