Program Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX

. Manage the quality performance of Major End Item suppliers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Proficient in quality engineering methodologies and standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, with strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

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Supplier Quality ManagementAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Root Cause AnalysisISO 9001Six Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Statistical Process Control (SPC)Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Quality Function Deployment (QFD)Schematic Drawing InterpretationFactory Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management SystemsInspection Techniques

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma CertificationLean CertificationASQ Certification

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseMissile Defense AgencyAS9145CMMIASTM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the quality performance of Major End Item suppliers
Foster supplier partnerships through significant onsite engagement
Communicate product and process requirements through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work
Conduct source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and factory risk assessments onsite
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment validation
Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes
Represent the organization in program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings
Communicate supplier quality performance and status updates to leadership and customers
Travel domestically up to 50% to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience
Relevant experience in engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality
Experience with preventative tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or Missile Defense Agency Assurance Provisions
Experience interpreting schematic drawings and/or hardware inspection techniques
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required
Raytheon MEI Authorized Approver status preferred
Knowledge of Missile Defense Agency MAP/PMAP requirements preferred
Six Sigma, Lean, or ASQ certification preferred
Experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers or customers preferred
Experience in Department of Defense product and process oversight preferred
Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely preferred
Working knowledge of AS9145, APQP requirements, and FAI Standard AS9102 preferred
General knowledge of ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available