Hardware Quality Specialist

Company Overview

At Raytheon, 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. With more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise, we solve meaningful problems to create a safer, more secure world.

As a key member of the Operations Quality Team, you will ensure product and process quality with an emphasis on product compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

• Inspect products for compliance with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, JSTD‑001, and MIL‑HDBK‑454.
• Identify non‑conformances and determine disposition for non‑conforming material.
• Conduct walk‑back feedback to assemblers and inspectors to reduce recurrence of escapes.
• Participate in MFG DPT (Defect Prevention Team) meetings to align on priorities, drive containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Perform process audits, walks, operator observations, and engage in MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements and reduce variation.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
• Verify and validate improvements to assess effectiveness.

• Typically requires an AAA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post‑high‑school training) with a minimum of 8 years related experience.
• Manufacturing process experience in assembly, inspection, or test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, JSTD‑001, and MIL‑HDBK‑454.
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Six Sigma, ASQ certifications.
• Proficiency in pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, and process mapping.
• Ability to facilitate cross‑functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g., 6‑sigma, lean manufacturing).

• Competitive total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work‑life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Parental leave (including paternal), flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Mode of Work:
Onsite – employees in onsite roles work primarily on site. Clearance information:
This position requires a DoD security clearance. The DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles the security clearance process.

Salary Range: $56,000 – $112,000 USD. The range is a good faith estimate and may vary based on experience, location, education, and key skills.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholarship program, paid time off, holidays, and potential short‑/long‑term incentive compensation.

Application Window:
Approximately 40 days from posting, but can be short‑ened or extended based on business needs.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.

Andover, Massachusetts, USA (MA113: 352 Lowell Street, Hampshire, Andover, MA 01810)

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Quality Assurance
• Defense and Space Manufacturing