Program Supplier Quality Engineer - 50% travel

RTX•US-AL-REMOTE, AL

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•Remote

About The Position

As a Program Supplier Quality Engineer at Raytheon, you will ensure the quality and reliability of products and processes delivered by suppliers. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risks. This is a remote role with up to 50% domestic travel for supplier assessments, audits, and reviews. The successful candidate must reside and work in one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories. Relocation is not available. The role requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before starting, and the ability to obtain an interim clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The salary range is $86,800–$165,200. Eligible hires may receive benefits and may qualify for annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position and company program conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree and at least 3 years of experience.
Relevant experience in an engineering discipline, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality.
Experience with one or more aerospace or commercial-equivalent preventative tools, such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or Quality Function Deployment (QFD).
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Experience with quality management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Assurance Provisions.
Experience interpreting schematic drawings and/or using hardware inspection techniques.
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to reside and work in one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories.

Nice To Haves

Raytheon MEI Authorized Approver status.
Knowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) MAP/PMAP requirements.
Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or American Society for Quality (ASQ), such as CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, or CRE.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers or customers.
Experience in Department of Defense (DoD) product and process oversight, including requirements, build, integration, testing, and delivery.
Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote collaboration.
Working knowledge of AS9145, APQP requirements, and FAI Standard AS9102.
General knowledge of industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM.

Responsibilities

Manage quality performance of Major End Item (MEI) suppliers and build partnerships through significant onsite engagement.
Communicate product and process requirements to suppliers through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work.
Conduct onsite source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and factory risk assessments.
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to improve supplier performance and manufacturing processes.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment validation.
Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Represent the organization in program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
Communicate supplier quality performance and status updates to leadership and customers.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions