Quality & Mission Assurance Lead

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 2000 E El Segundo Blvd BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

We are seeking an experienced professional for the role of Quality & Mission Assurance Lead at our El Segundo CA location.

In this role you will work within the Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) part of the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This strategic portfolio delivers proven capabilities to our customers worldwide. You will be responsible for promoting a culture of quality driving strategic improvements and leading a team of direct and indirect reports. As the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for the program customers and suppliers you will ensure the effective implementation of QMA requirements and provide oversight across all program phases.

This is an onsite role in El Segundo CA.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for program teams customers and suppliers ensuring compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Develop and lead a team of Quality Program Leads (PQLs) to support program execution and deliverables.
• Oversee quality of delivered products and services managing risks uncertainties and opportunities while addressing customer expectations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to establish effective relationships and influence decision-making across multiple levels.
• Provide guidance and leadership on technical quality financial performance and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical QMA plans to support program execution and ensure on-time delivery.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media leveraging root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into program estimates and proposals and oversee their consistent application.
• Support first article inspection reports (FAIRs) quality monitoring and root cause corrective actions for both short- and long-term initiatives in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 10 years of quality or engineering experience within the defense industry or a minimum of 7 years with an advanced degree.
• 6 years of experience in customer interface management including interactions with Acquisitioned Customers and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Experience in manufacturing processes including Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001 AS9100 and/or AS9102) interpreting drawings work instructions Bill of Materials (BOMs) consumable materials control process disciplines and tool control.
• Experience in developing and utilizing quality metrics for root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Masters or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or similar.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
• Earned Value Management (EVMS) certification.
• Experience with bid and proposal efforts including establishing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Experience in other functional areas such as engineering supplier engineering or operations.
• Experience in solving both business and technical problems.
• Familiarity with contract flow and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading initiatives that result in reduced operating costs improved profitability and enhanced customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

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

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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.

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: 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 145600 USD - 276800 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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