Operations Quality Engineer II 2nd shift onsite Andover, MA

Operations Quality Engineer

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's 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 today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's 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 Operations Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of the Effectors Operations Quality organization. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.

• 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.
• This is a 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 is working within electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, system 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
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. Six-sigma, lean manufacturing)

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.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100…