RTX

Program Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering and supplier management, with a strong focus on continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean. Proficient in conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quality EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisSix SigmaStatistical Process Control (SPC)ISO 9001/AS9100 Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive continuous product and process improvements across the supplier base
  • Identify supplier risks and systemic performance issues and drive solutions using root cause corrective action, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
  • Conduct on-site source surveillance, corrective action reviews, supplier factory process walks, and factory risk assessments
  • Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment verification and validation
  • Ensure product requirements flow down internally and to sub-tier suppliers through purchase order requirements, quality notes, and statements of work
  • Interpret quality requirements and make decisions on quality-note application to procured production parts
  • Facilitate closed-loop process controls, continuous improvement, program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings
  • Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
  • Apply APQP processes and implement supplier-performance engagements
  • Represent quality in review boards covering supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews
  • Review internal TDP change requests, supplier change requests, and supplier statements of work
  • Develop KPIs and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
  • Communicate with Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings
  • Support supplier corrective action review, approval, monitoring, containment, and closed-loop root cause corrective action
  • Identify and document supplier risk and develop mitigation plans to prevent supplied product defects
  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders such as DCMA

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 with 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 ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or MDA Assurance Provisions
  • Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
  • Ability to travel as required, with anticipated travel up to 25%
  • Preferred: Six Sigma, Lean, and/or ASQ certification
  • Preferred: Experience with Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, DMADV, ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA
  • Preferred: Experience in DoD product and process oversight
  • Preferred: Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote collaboration
  • Preferred: Project management experience, AS9100 quality management systems, and aerospace-related manufacturing experience
  • Preferred: Failure analysis and root cause analysis experience
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, AS9145, and AS9102
  • Preferred: General knowledge of ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, and related technical standards

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
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Relocation is not offered

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Hard Skills
Root Cause Corrective ActionFailure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Quality Function Deployment (QFD)Design ReviewsProcess Change ReviewsAPQP ProcessesKPI DevelopmentSchematic Drawing InterpretationManufacturing Process ReviewCapability Analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Lean MethodologiesDMAICDMADVANOVADOEMSA
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean CertificationASQ Certification
Industry Keywords
DoD Product OversightAerospace ManufacturingQuality Management SystemsANSI StandardsCMMIASTM Standards