Program Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we unite 185,000 great minds to solve the world’s most complex problems. Raytheon brings over 100 years of engineering expertise to deliver solutions that defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

The Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon's organization and the external supply base. The PSQE provides communication of requirements and performance feedback to suppliers while serving as a conduit for quality information back to internal functions and programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous product and process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk and systemic performance issues using tools such as Root Cause Corrective Actions, Product & Process Verifications, Six Sigma, and Lean Methodologies.
• Ensure flow down of product and process requirements to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Identify risk in the supply base and develop robust supplier engagement plans to mitigate these risks.
• Communicate and interpret technical requirements as the liaison between the supply base and Engineering for drawing changes and disposition of nonconformance.
• Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), including FRACAS investigations and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).
• Oversee and/or conduct on-site Source Surveillance, Source Inspection, First Article Verification, and Corrective Action reviews.
• Participate in design reviews, program reviews, process change reviews, supplier reviews, qualification test reviews, and Test Equipment verification and validation to mitigate escape risk.
• Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
• Drive quality activities and support hardware management teams, following up on quality initiatives and metrics.
• Travel domestically up to 50% to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.

What You Will Learn

• Managing a diverse supplier base across multiple commodities (Electrical, Mechanical, Energetic, etc.).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving to identify and address quality issues.
• Navigating complex industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cross-functional collaboration to align on quality and performance goals.
• Continuous improvement practices to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and validating compliance (e.g., hardware inspection techniques, documentation reviews).
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience using quality tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date, with the ability to obtain program access afterward.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/customers.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and industry technical standards (e.g., ANSI, CMMI, ASTM).
• Experience with Quality Management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Experience conducting and completing AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Experience with aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, or Control Plans.
• ASQ certifications.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role and business unit performance).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 - $131,100 USD. The range is representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.