Date Posted:

2024-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

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.

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 Tewksbury, MA and manage and develop Raytheon’s suppliers both domestic and international, on average 10% to 20% annually.

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 MethodologiesEnsure 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 APQPAssess and develop supplier quality capabilities throughout the product lifecycleIdentify and correct systemic performance issuesImplement 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 engagementCommunicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetingsCommunicate and interpret technical requirements as the liaison between the supply base and Engineering for drawing changes, and disposition of nonconformancesPerform 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 performanceSupport supplier maintenance efforts such as audits, special process compliance, and certification management

What You Will Learn:

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

Qualifications you must have:

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) or other related technical field of studyMinimum 8 years of experience in Quality engineering, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline, interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniquesExperience 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 toolsWorking experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actionsWorking 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 standardThe 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.  The Defense Industrial Clearance Office (DISCO), and agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.  More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:  https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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