Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX•Goleta, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking a talented, dynamic and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE). This diverse and multi-disciplinary position will provide technical and strategic support to all programs at RVS supporting our factory located in Goleta, CA. This is an onsite position in Goleta, CA.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years related professional engineering experience
Experience with Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO9001
Experience in AS9102 First Article review and acceptance
Experience with Root Cause & Corrective Action methodology (RCCA, 8D, 5WHYs)
The 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

Experience using Six-Sigma tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PARETO chart)
Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Minitab)
Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill)
Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience
Strong technical background combined with solid engineering and high-tech manufacturing experience
Experience executing and supporting PPAP, SCAR and Continuous Improvement projects
Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC) & Rolled Throughput Process data capture
Experience reading and understanding mechanical, material &electrical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Experience with inspection and quality disposition of electronics, materials (ceramics & substrates) & mechanical components
Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems
Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT).
Work independently and be able to travel domestically up to 35% of the time.
Be the point of contact (POC) for Mission Assurance responsible for ensuring our suppliers fully understand the technical and quality requirements.
Lead supplier corrective action request (SCAR) and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean practices and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources.
Manage technical relationships with key suppliers to make sure that compliant materials are delivered to RVS according to schedule.
Support incoming inspection teams and provide technical guidance to suppliers to drive continuous improvement in RVS supply chain capabilities.
Collaborate with RVS engineering and manufacturing to acquire in depth understanding of the technical and quality requirements of our products/components.
Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.