Operations Quality Engineer II

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US‑MA‑ANDOVER‑AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

Position Role Type:
Onsite

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.

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.). Identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers, and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Engage MFG Defect Prevention teams 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.
• Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.

• Must Have: Requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of two (2) years related engineering experience.
• Manufacturing process experience in one of the following processes (assembly, inspection, test).
• Previous experience working in cross‑functional process improvement teams.
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short‑term and long‑term corrective actions.
• Experience with quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long‑term corrective actions.
• 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.
• Prefer: Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
• Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control.
• 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 (e.g. Six‑sigma, lean manufacturing).
• Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.

• 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, holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent on the business unit and union coverage.
• Eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, based on level and coverage.
• Salary range for this role: $68,900 – $131,100 USD.

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 §503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.