Quality Engineer II

RTX•Burnsville, MN

19h•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

This is a production quality engineering role in Burnsville, Minnesota. The Production Quality Engineer provides primary engineering support for production, new product introduction, and value stream activities, and serves as the focal quality representative within operations and value stream integrated product teams. The role applies problem-solving methods, statistical tools, quality management standards, new product launch processes, and Lean Manufacturing techniques to address production and quality issues, support certifications and audits, and improve processes while reducing quality-related costs.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
A minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience is typically required, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including requirements derived from AS9145 and/or AS13100.
Knowledge of the 8D process and ability to review corrective action plans with the product quality team.
Exposure to quality tools such as RCCA, PPAP, and MPR.

Responsibilities

Apply problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Apollo, along with appropriate statistical tools, to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
Support new product development and launch activities using APQP and Stride phases and requirements, and tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, and Machine Runoff.
Apply quality management standards, implementation, and certification processes, including AS/EN9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable industry-specific standards or regulations.
Support customer-specific quality system certification requirements, audit preparation, and corrective action implementation.
Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S Workplace Organization, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Setup Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance, and Mistake Proofing, to identify and implement process improvements.
Analyze Cost of Quality and Cost of Non-Conformance reports to identify improvement opportunities, reduce waste, and minimize quality-related costs.
Use problem-solving techniques to address issues of limited scope and complexity.
Provide production support, new product introduction support, and value stream support as the focal quality representative within operations and value stream integrated product teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.
Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
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.