Program Supplier Assurance Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. What You Will Do Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works Interpreting to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality (Q-Notes) applications production Parts. . Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews, Participate in design reviews, program reviews, process change reviews, supplier reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation to mitigate escape risk. Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies. Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality, Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments. Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes. Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews. Review Internal TDP change requests, Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work and contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance. Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate domestic travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews. What You Will Learn Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc) Expand APQP knowledge and experience Engagement with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools - SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP
Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Experience with one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
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

Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers/internal customers.
Experience in quality management, project planning, project management, and collaborating remotely.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, and FAI Standard AS9102.
Strong technical engineer with communication skills that exhibit presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

Responsibilities

Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works Interpreting to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality (Q-Notes) applications production Parts.
Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews
Participate in design reviews, program reviews, process change reviews, supplier reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation to mitigate escape risk.
Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies.
Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments.
Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
Review Internal TDP change requests, Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work and contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance.
Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate domestic travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.
Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc)
Expand APQP knowledge and experience
Engagement with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.