Principal Hardware Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Date Posted : 2024-08-08

2024-08-08

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA102 : Andover MA 362 Lowell Plymouth 362 Lowell Street Plymouth, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Hardware Quality Engineer with hands-on manufacturing experience to become a key part of Operations Quality Continuous Improvement team.

Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees.

If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

What Will You Do

• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, TUH, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers, identify areas of opportunity for improvement and prioritize using Return on Investment (ROI) to get alignment from Program and MFG teams
• Engage / partner with MFG Defect Prevention Teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis, associated Corrective Action Implementation followed up verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead stakeholder discussions / action plans to drive process enhancements to reduce variation
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand
• Identify design supplier escapes / issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality / manufacturing engineering OR Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in quality / manufacturing engineering
• Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test)
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating / 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
• 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.

Qualifications We Value

• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and / or AS9100 quality management systems, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, ASQ Certifications
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) / AS9145; Utilizing tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and / or Control Plans
• Experience with SAP / PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool
• Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is not available
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.