Senior Operations Quality Engineer - 4th Shift

Position

Senior Operations Quality Engineer (4th Shift)

Andover, Massachusetts (US-MA-AN2, 352 Lowell St)

4th Shift: 12‑hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6:00am–6:00pm; one 4‑hour shift on either Monday or Thursday. Additional 8% shift differential. Salary range: $86,800–$165,200.

• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast demand and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage Manufacturing Defect Prevention Teams to align on top priorities, drive containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements and reduce variation.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning initiatives (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and back‑flow to Supplier Quality Management.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related technical field.
• Five (5) years of related Quality Engineering experience with manufacturing process experience in assembly, inspection, or test.
• Experience in root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience developing and using quality metrics to drive corrective action.
• Proficiency with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings and work instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Knowledge of process control techniques.
• Experience managing cross‑functional process improvement teams.
• Strong familiarity with ISO
  9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Six Sigma, ASQ certifications.
• Proficient in pareto analysis, cause‑effect diagrams, process mapping.
• Facilitating cross‑functional teams in systematic improvement (Six Sigma, lean manufacturing).
• Existing U.S. 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation programs (subject to position level).

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 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.