Quality Engineer I (Onsite)
About The Position
Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS), a technology development and manufacturing leader in infrared systems, is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide technical and strategic support to programs at its Goleta, California factory. The role supports space, tactical, and surveillance vision products as part of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT). The Quality Engineer will serve as the Mission Assurance point of contact for supported programs, ensuring partners understand technical and quality requirements. The position includes independent work and domestic travel of up to 10%. The role is onsite, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- U.S. citizenship, because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required U.S. government security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Six Sigma tools, including PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and Pareto charts.
- Experience in the infrared, semiconductor processing, or DoD industries.
- Experience with statistical and metrics software such as Minitab.
- AS9102 First Article experience.
- Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology, including RCCA, 8D, and 5 Whys.
- Experience with factory systems and software such as SAP and Windchill.
- Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and Rolled Throughput Process data capture.
- Experience reading and understanding mechanical drawings, with basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
- Experience with inspection and quality disposition of electronics, materials such as ceramics and substrates, and mechanical components.
- Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT).
- Serve as the Mission Assurance point of contact and ensure partners understand program technical and quality requirements.
- Lead corrective action requests and continuous improvement activities using methods such as 8D, Six Sigma, and Lean.
- Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, and the transition of design to production.
- Support key supplier relationships to ensure compliant materials are delivered according to schedule.
- Support incoming inspection teams and provide technical guidance to improve the procurement process.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to understand product and component technical and quality requirements.
- Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.
- Work independently and travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
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 programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
