Principal, Supplier Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 7 Technology Park Dr BLDG 7

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

We at ISR & Space Systems are world leaders in high altitude electro-optical sensors employed by the U.S. and foreign military in time critical intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Our passion for supporting the Warfighters and their mission demands excellence in everything we do from the talent we recruit to the highly-engineered systems we deliver. We value people integrity ideas and performance.

Raytheon is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in support of the Global ISR Sensors and Software business. You will manage supplier quality performance through prevention monitoring/escalation processes processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material. Manage/Support supplier qualification/ certification. This position will be located ONSITE at our Westford MA facility.

What You Will Do

• Manage supplier quality performance through prevention monitoring/escalation processes processing of supplier submission of non-conforming material. Manage/Support supplier qualification/ certification.

• Manage source inspection and material release processes.

• Perform Escape management procedures drive root cause analysis & problem solving and recommend corrective and preventive action for systemic supplier process and product materials.

• Support first article inspection (FAI) verification/inspection.

• Support internal meetings as the supplier quality liaison for quality issues and concerns related to development and production products.

• Implement and maintain Quality Inspection Plans defining dimensional functional and visual checks on purchased product.

• Plan organize direct and report on special process related activities to assure engineering requirements are met for special processes.

• Work with suppliers to ensure products meet defined data related to quality control to identify trends patterns and areas for process improvement.

• Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier specific quality initiative strategies; addressing them with key proactive quality tools (e.g. PFMEA MSA Process Flow and Control Plans SPC etc.) as well as driving their implementation.

• Work with production engineering and other teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions. Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and participate in quality improvement projects.

• Ensures that supplier is capable to meet all contract requirements including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance as required.

• Participate in factory acceptance testing and verification with customers and site teams as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program leadership teams to define and implement quality improvement strategies

• Responsible for the completion of ad-hoc assignments as directed.

• Up to 25% domestic travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME 14.5

• Experience with Quality Management Systems to include ISO 9001 AS9100 and/or AS9102.

• Experience with failure analysis root cause analysis corrective and preventative actions.

• Experience with technical data package review (TDP) and document repository.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CORE or other Continuous Improvement Programs.

• Working experience using resources such as 5S Process Mapping/Analysis Lean Six Sigma Red X.

• Experience with Quality Notification process within SAP.

• Experience using quality tools (e.g. Pareto analysis cause/effect diagrams process mapping).

• Experience with industry technical standards interpreting drawings work instructions Bill of Materials (BOMs) process disciplines and tool control.

• Experience with Key Characteristics Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and/or Control Plans.

• Experience interpreting technical drawings.

• Knowledge of First Article Inspections per AS9102.

• Ability to comprehend and translate system requirements as well as contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product assembly and test documentation.

• Ability to work as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers suppliers and in a team environment.

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.

Not Relocation Eligible Relocation assistance not available

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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