Senior Operations Quality Engineer - 4th Shift

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; security clearance type:
Secret; active after day 1.

This is a 4th shift position: 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm; plus one 4-hour shift on either Monday or Thursday. An 8% shift differential is offered.

• 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 (DPT) to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG 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.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
• Integrate product and process verifications such as First Articles and audits throughout value stream processes to prevent quality escapes, optimize throughput and assure on-time delivery of products and services.

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience.
• Manufacturing process experience in one of the following: assembly, inspection, test.
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions.
• Experience in development/usage of Quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications.
• Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret security clearance).

• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
• Previous experience managing cross functional process improvement teams with technical expertise.
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications.
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping.
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (6-sigma, lean manufacturing).
• Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
• Familiarity with GD&T and technical print reading.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, hardware installation, and structural assembly techniques.

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Benefits may include 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 depend on the business unit and whether 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 the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on performance.

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.