Quality & Mission Assurance Lead
About The Position
RTX is seeking an experienced Quality & Mission Assurance Lead for its El Segundo, California location, within the Radio Frequency Solutions Sub Strategic Business Unit of the Advanced Products and Solutions Strategic Business Unit. The role promotes a culture of quality, drives strategic improvements, and leads direct and indirect reports. As the primary QMA interface for the program, customers, and suppliers, the lead ensures effective implementation of QMA requirements and provides oversight across all program phases. This is an onsite role. The position requires an active and existing DoD Secret security clearance after day one, and U.S. citizenship is required. The salary range is $145,600 to $276,800. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and annual incentive compensation, subject to the terms described in the posting.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of quality or engineering experience within the defense industry, or at least 7 years with an advanced degree.
- At least 6 years of experience in customer interface management, including interactions with Acquisitioned Customers and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
- Experience with manufacturing processes, including quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or AS9102), interpreting drawings and work instructions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines, and tool control.
- Experience developing and using quality metrics for root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and existing security clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Certification in Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or similar.
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
- Earned Value Management (EVMS) certification.
- Experience with bid and proposal efforts, including establishing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Experience in other functional areas such as engineering, supplier engineering, or operations.
- Experience solving both business and technical problems.
- Familiarity with contract flow and compliance requirements.
- Experience leading initiatives that reduce operating costs, improve profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for program teams, customers, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
- Develop and lead a team of Quality Program Leads (PQLs) to support program execution and deliverables.
- Oversee the quality of delivered products and services, managing risks, uncertainties, and opportunities while addressing customer expectations.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to establish effective relationships and influence decision-making across multiple levels.
- Provide guidance and leadership on technical quality, financial performance, and compliance matters.
- Develop and implement strategic and tactical QMA plans to support program execution and ensure on-time delivery.
- Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media, leveraging root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure quality requirements are integrated into program estimates and proposals, and oversee their consistent application.
- Support first article inspection reports (FAIRs), quality monitoring, and root cause corrective actions for short- and long-term initiatives in a cross-functional environment.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
