Program Supplier Assurance Engineer – onsite Chambersburg, PA

RTX•Chambersburg, PA

1d•Onsite

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. As a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer at Raytheon, you will serve as the primary interface between our supplier base and internal stakeholders supporting critical and technically advanced Defense Programs. This position provides onsite supplier quality support to Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) product integration operations. This includes inspections, first article verification, nonconformance management, documentation development, supplier coordination, and collaboration with global Supplier Assurance teams. In this role, you will also work closely with Letterkenny personnel and third‑party Raytheon inspection agency staff to coordinate in‑process inspections, manage containment activities for nonconformances, perform spot checks, respond to technical questions, and support the execution of Raytheon Source Inspection activities.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Relevant experience is in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
Previous experience generating and presenting to leadership and suppliers key metrics and performance reviews.
Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
Effective written/verbal Communications Skills
Certifications - Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditor
Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or final integration of end-item assemblies.
GD&T Knowledge, understanding, and practical application
Experience implementing modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.
Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes
Practical knowledge of Special Manufacturing Processes and their management
Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management
Experience with hardware inspection techniques
Knowledge of General Statistical Process Control
Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon), including experience in an international/global setting
Communication skills that exhibit presence and influence

Responsibilities

Perform in‑process inspections and verification activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and workmanship standards.
Conduct source inspections and execute AS9102‑compliant First Article Inspection (FAI) verifications.
Partner with Letterkenny staff managing nonconforming material processes, including identification, documentation, disposition coordination, and communication with internal teams and suppliers.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inspection checklists, job aids, and related quality documentation.
Support supplier requests for information and coordinate Return‑to‑Vendor (RTV) actions to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
Develop, track, and report supplier quality metrics to drive transparency and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with a global Supplier Assurance team and interface with feeder suppliers to support quality alignment, issue resolution, and adherence to standards.
Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work.
Interpret and explain these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
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.
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans
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
Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders
Drive 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