Program Supplier Assurance Engineer

RTX • El Segundo, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) is looking to fill a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer position within our Supplier Assurance organization. The Program Supplier Assurance Engineer will ensure that known good parts and services are received from the supply chain. We work collaboratively with our internal functional counterparts to ensure requirements flow down, and Technical Data Packages (TDP) will result in a product that performs in the system and meets specifications. We conduct supplier oversight through requirements reviews, in-process and final inspections at supplier’s facilities and perform ‘value-added’ incoming inspection to ensure compliance. We perform robust containment, root cause, corrective action and validation of supplier caused defects and develop bids that support all of the Supplier Quality Activity. The Program Supplier Assurance Engineer position will provide Supplier Quality support to assigned programs within Mission Solutions & Payloads.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other related technical field of study and 2 years of engineering experience including operations, manufacturing or quality engineering
• Previous experience with statistical analysis processes and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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 with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and apply decision-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention
• Possess excellent verbal / written and presentation communications and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively persuade and influence through positive communications with stakeholders, team members, suppliers, management
• Experience in failure analysis 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
• Candidates in this position must be able to participate in the resolution of technical issues with respect to product processes, systems and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality and at the supplier
• 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.

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees