Supplier Quality Product Commodity (SQPC) Engineer

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Product Commodity (SQPC) Engineer for the Distribution and SMI Team is the primary quality interface between Raytheon’s organization and the external supply base for key Distribution and SMI suppliers.

The SQPC is responsible for the Quality performance, Business Level Management, and development of key suppliers. The SQPC will perform as a unified quality voice working closely with supply chain in strategic commodity plans, source selection and risk mitigation activities at our key and critical Distribution and SMI suppliers.

The SQPC role includes execution of Supplier Assessments, continuous improvement projects, contract related quality assessments, and problem resolution.

The SQPC represents Raytheon professionally and supports Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals in the supply base.

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.

Location Information :

This position is a remote assignment as a Supplier Quality Product Commodity Engineer residing within the Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina area.

This assignment requires an estimated travel of 40% to suppliers reporting to the Supplier Quality Product Commodity Distribution and SMI Team.

NOTE : this position does not provide relocation assistance.

What you will do :

• Developing process improvement strategies and risk mitigation activities to be utilized across supply base / commodities
• Closely interface with external and internal customers and key partners to establishing effective relationships
• Leverage quality best practices to influence business decision-makers, ensuring efforts focus on customer priorities and mission success requirements
• Assessing subcontractor / supplier quality capabilities throughout the program life cycle to achieve full program objectives
• Must have the ability to manage and impact multiple levels of stakeholders
• Identifying supplier risk and systemic performance issues ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are identified and implemented with closure plans
• Driving continuous product / process improvements using statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and lean methodologies
• Interpreting purchase order quality notes and quality requirements to ensure subcontractor / supplier understanding and compliance
• Working with other Quality functions and Cross Business Teams (CBTs), to affect rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills
• Supporting supplier assessments, audits, and reviews

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years relevant experience
• Experience working within commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and standards - AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, AS9145
• Experience managing and leading suppliers with Root Cause Corrective Action methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Experience working process improvement initiatives
• Experience in collecting and analyzing supplier data
• 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.)
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery
• Experience with industry technical standards (such as IPC, ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Experience in collaborating with engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence. Ability to summarize complicated technical topics quickly and concisely

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.

What We Offer : Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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.

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.