Principal, Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX•Westford, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Global ISR Sensors and Software business. This role is responsible for managing supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring, escalation processes, and processing of supplier submissions of non-conforming material. The position will also manage and support supplier qualification/certification. This role is located ONSITE at our Westford, MA facility. The company values people, integrity, ideas, and performance, aiming to solve tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME 14.5
Experience with Quality Management Systems, to include ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102.
Experience with failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions.
Experience with technical data package review (TDP) and document repository.
Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CORE or other Continuous Improvement Programs.
Working experience using resources such as 5S, Process Mapping/Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Red X.
Experience with Quality Notification process within SAP.
Experience using quality tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping).
Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), process disciplines and tool control.
Experience with Key Characteristics, Design Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and/or Control Plans.
Experience interpreting technical drawings.
Knowledge of First Article Inspections per AS9102.
Ability to comprehend and translate system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
Ability to work as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier quality performance through prevention, monitoring/escalation processes, processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material.
Manage/Support supplier qualification/ certification.
Manage source inspection and material release processes.
Perform Escape management procedures, drive root cause analysis & problem solving and recommend corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials.
Support first article inspection (FAI) verification/inspection.
Support internal meetings as the supplier quality liaison for quality issues and concerns related to development and production products.
Implement and maintain Quality Inspection Plans defining dimensional, functional, and visual checks on purchased product.
Plan, organize, direct, and report on special process related activities to assure engineering requirements are met for special processes.
Work with suppliers to ensure products meet defined standards.
Examine data related to quality control to identify trends, patterns, and areas for process improvement.
Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier specific quality initiative strategies; addressing them with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.), as well as driving their implementation.
Work with production, engineering, and other teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and participate in quality improvement projects.
Ensures that supplier is capable to meet all contract requirements including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance as required.
Participate in factory acceptance testing and verification with customers and site teams as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program leadership teams to define and implement quality improvement strategies.
Responsible for the completion of ad-hoc assignments as directed.