Program Supplier Assurance Engineer

RTX•El Segundo, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) is looking to fill a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer position within our Supplier Assurance organization. The Program Supplier Assurance Engineer position will provide Supplier Quality support to assigned programs within Mission Solutions & Payloads. The Program Supplier Assurance Engineer will ensure good parts and services are received from the supply chain. You will work collaboratively with our internal functional counterparts to ensure requirements flow down, and Technical Data Packages (TDP) result in products that perform in the system and meet specifications. You will conduct supplier oversight through requirements reviews, in-process and final inspections at supplier’s facilities and perform ‘value-added’ incoming inspection to ensure compliance. You will perform robust containment, root cause, corrective action and validation of supplier caused defects and develop bids that support Supplier Quality Activity. This is a Hybrid role based in El Segundo, CA

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
Experience making presentations and communicating both in writing and verbally to persuade and influence stakeholders, team members, suppliers, and management
Experience using statistical analysis processes and tools.
Experience using Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience participating in the resolution of technical issues affecting product processes, systems and deliverables
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

Experience exercising judgement and applying decision-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention
Self-starter with ability to perform work under general direction
Experience with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents
Experience in failure and root cause analysis
Experience using process improvement techniques and methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, and DMADV) and tools (e.g. ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA)
Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes
Project management experience, working experience with AS 9100 quality management systems, and experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environment, is a plus
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Review hardware, software and service purchase requisitions or material masters for complete and correct flow down requirements
Act as a technical interface between Supplier Quality, SCM and Suppliers on rejected materials
Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans
Lead and participate on multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools
Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects
Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders
Support the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders
Support the MSP Program Supplier Assurance group in execution of supplier assessment plans for the programs within the business area.