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Program Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid from Tucson, AZ

RTX · Tucson, AZ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Travel
25%
Degree
Required
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Yesterday

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An engineer-level quality role at RTX (aerospace & defense) in Tucson, AZ. Additionally, you will participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, APQP
Day to day
about 25% travel

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About the role

Requirements

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

What You Will Do

  • ◆Candidates in this position must be able to participate in the resolution of technical issues with respect to product processes, systems and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality and at the supplier
  • ◆Ensure flow down of product

requirements

both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statements of work.

  • ✓Interpreting these

requirements

to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.

  • ✓Interpret quality

requirements

(Q-Notes) and make decisions on Q-Note application to procured production parts

  • ✓Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews
  • ✓Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation
  • ✓Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
  • ✓Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
  • ✓Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
  • ✓Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
  • ✓Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
  • ✓Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
  • ✓Review Internal TDP change requests, Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work
  • ✓Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
  • ✓Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
  • ✓Support the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders
  • ✓Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews, Participate in design reviews, program reviews, process change reviews, supplier reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation to mitigate escape risk.
  • ✓Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects
  • ✓Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.

You Must Have

  • ✓Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 5 years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline OR an advanced degree in a related field and
  • ✓minimum 3 years’ experience
  • ✓Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
  • ✓Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • ✓Experience with one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or MDA Assurance Provisions.
  • ✓Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
  • ✓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 clearan
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Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

Position Role Type

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Quality Team in Tucson, AZ, is searching for a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer. You will drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies. You will perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews. Additionally, you will participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation.

This is a hybrid role necessitating roughly half time per week in the Tucson office and half time from your home office per week.

What You Will Learn

  • •Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc)
  • •Expand APQP knowledge and experience
  • •Engagement with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.

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