Program Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX•Marlborough, MA

2d•$95,500 - $181,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE) supporting the Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit. The PSQE partners with the Program Quality Engineering team and interfaces with program and functional partners, across the full product life cycle, including technology and technical development, supplier flow downs, production/manufacturing, integration, test and sustainment, and ensures alignment with key industry standards and initiatives, including AS9100, AS9145 and APQP, to ensure that customer expectations and end-user objectives are satisfied. This is a “Hybrid” role based in New England or Texas. Occasional travel to Raytheon locations in New England (e.g., Woburn, MA; Andover, MA; Tewksbury, MA; Marlborough, MA; McKinney, TX) is anticipated approximately 10% of the time. Domestic travel to supplier locations is currently anticipated approximately 25% of the time. This is a Hybrid role. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
Experience with one or more Quality Management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
Experience interpreting schematic drawings and validating compliance, such as hardware inspection techniques and documentation reviews.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
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

Working experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 APQP & PPAP requirements, and FAI Standard AS9102.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM.
Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers.
Experience working with aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, and Control Plans.
Experience with DoD product and process oversight, including requirements, build, integration, testing, and delivery.
Prior experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote / hybrid partnership.
Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or American Society for Quality (ASQ) (e.g., CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE).
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary quality interface between our organization and the external supply base. This role is pivotal in ensuring supplier compliance, driving process improvements, and mitigating risks.
Identify supplier risks and develop actionable engagement plans to mitigate these risks effectively.
Ensure proper flow down of product and process requirements to sub-tier suppliers through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work.
Interpret program requirements to ensure supply base understands and complies with these quality requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering to resolve issues related to schematic drawings, nonconformance, and contractual compliance.
Oversee and/or conduct on-site activities, including source surveillance, source inspections, First Article Verification (FAI), and corrective action reviews.
Drive continuous product and process improvements within the supply base using tools such as Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), Product & Process Verifications, and methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean.
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to enhance supplier performance and improve manufacturing processes.
Provide performance feedback to suppliers and communicate quality information to internal stakeholders.
Travel domestically to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews. 25% travel is typical for supplier visits.