Program Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon programs and Field Engineers, Commodity Leads, and our supply base.

The PSQE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information across other Raytheon teams.

This role involves significant onsite support for the execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection verification, Source Inspection, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities at supplier locations.

This position is a key player in the management of Supplier performance and planning for supplier engagements to represent Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy, and Goals in the supply base.

This position will be located in Tucson, AZ and manage and develop Raytheon’s suppliers both domestic and international.

Responsibilities to Anticipate :

• Drive continuous product / process improvements in the supply base by identifying supplier performance issues and driving solutions through root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies
• Ensure flow down of requirements internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, quality notes, and statement of work (SOW)
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implement necessary engagements to support APQP.
• Assess and develop supplier quality capabilities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify and correct systemic performance issues.
• Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), including FRACAS investigations and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
• Identify risk in the supply base and develop a robust plan for engagement.
• Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
• Communicate and interpret technical requirements as the liaison between the supply base and Engineering for drawing changes, and disposition of nonconformances.
• Perform Preliminary Review (PR) of nonconforming hardware in the supply base to contain and disposition nonconformances at suppliers, including Supplier Authorization to Ship / Scrap (SATSS)
• Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
• Support supplier maintenance efforts such as audits, special process compliance, and certification management.
• Drive quality activities and support as part of hardware management teams and participate on a cadence following up on quality initiatives and metrics.

What You Will Learn

• Managing a complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc.)
• Expanding on APQP knowledge and applied experience
• Developing key relationships with value streams, our customers, and supply base

Qualifications you must have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 8 years of experience in Quality engineering, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline, interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques
• Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Experience with one or more of the following standards : ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Assurance Provisions, and First Article Inspection (FAI) and the AS9102 standard
• 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

Qualifications we prefer :

• Six Sigma, Lean, and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM / OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
• Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers / customers.
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
• Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.
• General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI), J-STD-001, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM), etc.)
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

What we offer :

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation;

healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child / adult backup care.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals.

We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

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.