Job Description

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

Operations Quality has an opening for a Factory Quality Engineer who will interface with the factory teams supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparation for audits. The position is based in Tucson, AZ and requires onsite presence. The quality engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tasks listed in the following in the next section.

What You Will Do

• Develop strong working relationships with the touch labor, factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA.

• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies.

• Regular data analysis; development and usage of actional metrics. Generation and publication of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics.

• Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, and tracking issues to closure.

• Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary.

• Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management.

• Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs.

• Development and release of First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.

• Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering or related discipline for the Senior Quality Engineer.

• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, and manufacturing process experience in one of the following areas (assembly, inspection, test).

• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Experience utilizing root cause and corrective action tools.

• The ability to obtain and maintain an US security clearance, (U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)

• The ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Existing DoD Top Secret Clearance

• Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders

• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements

• Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliers

• Experience in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis

• Experience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

• Motivated and self-starting team player who achieves results and continuously strives for improvement

• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills

• Six Sigma or ASQ Certification

• Data analysis; development and usage of actionable metrics

• High computer proficiency, including skills working with Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word Visio)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an 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

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