Senior Operations Quality Engineer - 4th Shift

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We are seeking a Senior Operations Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of the Operations Quality Team in the Precision Metal Fabrication (PMF) value stream. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction, and Continuous Improvement. This is a 4th shift position: 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm; plus one 4-hour shift on either Monday or Thursday. There is an additional 8% shift differential offered as part of this schedule.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience
Manufacturing process experience in one of the following: (assembly, inspection, test)
Experience in identifying root cause and initiation/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions
Experience in development/usage of Quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications
Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
Previous experience managing cross functional process improvement teams with technical expertise.
Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance
Familiarity with GD&T and technical print reading
Knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrications, hardware installation, and structural assembly techniques

Responsibilities

Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Engage Manufacturing Defect Prevention Teams (DPT) to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation.
Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.
Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
Integrate product and process verifications such as First Articles and audits throughout value stream processes to prevent quality escapes, optimize throughput and assure on-time delivery of products and services.