Program Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid from Tucson, AZ

RTX•Tucson, AZ

7d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Supplier Quality Engineer will drive continuous product and process improvements across the supply base by identifying supplier risks and systemic performance issues, then driving solutions using root-cause corrective action and statistical and analytical improvement tools, including Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. The role includes on-site source surveillance and corrective-action reviews, participation in design and process-change reviews, qualification-test reviews, and test-equipment verification and validation. The position works across engineering, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to resolve technical issues; ensure product requirements are flowed down and understood; reduce supplier escape risk; and improve supplier manufacturing processes. The role is hybrid, with approximately half the workweek in the Tucson office and half from a home office. Travel of up to 25% may be required to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience with at least one aerospace or commercial-equivalent preventative tool: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or Quality Function Deployment (QFD).
Previous experience conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Experience with at least one of these standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to travel as required by program needs; anticipated travel may be up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and hands-on experience with preventative quality tools, 8D investigations, problem-solving methodologies, or continuous-improvement initiatives.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders, team members, suppliers, and management.
High energy, self-starter, and ability to perform work under general direction.
Six Sigma, Lean, or American Society for Quality certification, such as CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, or CRE.
Experience with process-improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, and DMADV, and tools such as ANOVA, SPC, capability analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA.
Success building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers and customers.
Experience in DoD product and process oversight, including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote collaboration.
Project management experience, experience with AS9100 quality management systems, and experience in aerospace-related manufacturing.
Experience in failure analysis and root-cause analysis.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 requirements for APQP, and the AS9102 FAI standard.
General knowledge of industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM.

Responsibilities

Participate in resolving technical issues involving product processes, systems, and deliverables across engineering, supply chain, quality, and suppliers.
Ensure product requirements are flowed down internally and to sub-tier suppliers through purchase-order requirements, Quality Notes, and statements of work.
Interpret quality requirements and make decisions about applying Quality Notes to procured production parts.
Conduct on-site source surveillance and corrective-action reviews.
Participate in design reviews, process-change reviews, qualification-test reviews, and test-equipment verification and validation.
Facilitate closed-loop process controls and continuous-improvement methods to improve product and process quality.
Facilitate program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
Conduct supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments.
Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk.
Apply APQP processes to supplier performance and implement engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
Represent quality at review boards covering supplier design changes, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
Review internal TDP change requests, supplier change requests, and supplier statements of work.
Contribute to developing KPIs and metrics for measuring supplier quality performance.
Communicate with Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
Support supplier corrective-action review, approval, and monitoring; ensure containment and closed-loop root-cause corrective action; communicate issues and resolutions to stakeholders.
Identify and document supplier risks and develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate, and prevent supplied-product defects.
Travel as required by program needs, including anticipated travel of up to 25% for supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.