Program Supplier Quality Engineer - onsite Tucson, AZ

RTX•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon’s organization and the external supply base. The SQE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information back to internal functions within Raytheon. The SQE’s role includes execution of Supplier Assessments, problem resolution, meeting facilitation and continuous improvement activities through APQP supplier engagements. In addition, the SQE is a key player in the facilitation and management of Supplier risk mitigation, problem resolution, and development. The SQE represents Raytheon professionally and supports RTX Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals as our Quality representative in the supply base.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
Relevant experience is in Quality engineering, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline
Interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques
Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools
Working experience in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Working experience with commercial and aerospace/defense regulations and standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and First Article Inspection (FAI) and the AS9102.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 multiple suppliers, customers and internal teams.
Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.
General statistical process control knowledge, including implementation.
General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.
Ability to make effective decisions with limited information.

Responsibilities

Drive continuous product / process improvements in the supply base by identifying supplier performance issues and driving solutions through root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies
Ensure flow down of requirements internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, quality notes, and statement of work (SOW)
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implement necessary engagements to support APQP.
Assess and develop supplier quality capabilities throughout the product lifecycle.
Identify and correct systemic performance issues.
Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), including FRACAS investigations and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
Identify risk in the supply base and develop a robust plan for engagement.
Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
Communicate and interpret technical requirements as the liaison between the supply base and Engineering for drawing changes, and disposition of nonconformance.
Perform Preliminary Review (PR) of nonconforming hardware in the supply base to contain and disposition nonconformance at suppliers, including Supplier Authorization to Ship/Scrap (SATSS)
Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
Support supplier maintenance efforts such as audits, special process compliance, and certification management.
Drive quality activities and support as part of hardware management teams and participate on a cadence following up on quality initiatives and metrics.