Operations Quality Engineer II 2nd shift onsite Andover, MA

About the Role

Location: Andover, MA, 350 Lowell St, AN1 Essex Building (On-site)

Role Type: Onsite (2nd shift)

Security Clearance: U.S. Secret clearance required (U.S. citizenship required)

Salary Range: $68,900 - $131,100 USD

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Engage manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
• Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand with the ability to perform verification/validation of improvements and efficiencies.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
• 2nd shift position with an 8% shift differential above base pay. No travel required.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Relevant experience:
  • Working within electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering or supplier engineering.
• Experience in first article inspection reports (FAIRs) and/or quality monitoring in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in development/usage of quality metrics or Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, and/or customer specifications.
• 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.

• J-STD-001, Six Sigma, Lean experience and/or ASQ Certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing process with quality systems and/or industry technical standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102).
• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g., Six Sigma, lean manufacturing).

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance 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.

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.