Factory Quality Engineer - 3rd shift

U.S. citizenship is required. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain interim clearance prior to start date) and ATF clearance are required.

About the role

RTX (Raytheon Technologies) is seeking an experienced Factory Quality Engineer to join the Effectors Operations Quality team in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role supports a fast-paced, multi-value-stream manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive quality requirements, manufacturing objectives, and continuous improvement in a matrixed, dynamic setting where quality execution is critical to success.

This is a 3rd shift position (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with a 12% shift differential. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Verify product and process compliance with contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and internal policies.
• Develop strong working relationships with touch labor, factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA.
• Perform regular data analysis, develop actionable metrics, and generate/publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure, and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB).
• Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material; facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary.
• Support work instruction development and maintenance by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and ensuring configuration management.
• Develop and maintain inspection instructions to meet technical data package requirements and production needs.
• Develop and release First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and internal stakeholders to manage issues.
• Conduct weekly meetings to reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality, Operations, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, and manufacturing processes (assembly, inspection, or test).
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF clearance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in auditing processes and driving product/process improvements in factories or at suppliers.
• Experience with Product/Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis and Regression Analysis.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements and AS9145 (APQP/PPAP).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• ASQ Certifications preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role and business unit performance).