Senior Operations Quality Engineer - 4th Shift

Date Posted:  | Country:
United States of America |

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG | Position:
Onsite | U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret or higher) are required.

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

• Analyze baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, first‑pass yield) and forecast future demand to identify improvement opportunities.
• Engage Manufacturing Defect Prevention Teams (DPT) to align priorities, drive containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct process walks, observe operators, and lead manufacturing team discussions to reduce variation and enhance processes.
• Lead or drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives—PFMEA, control plans, SPC—using baseline metrics and future demand forecasts.
• Identify supplier escapes or issues, ensure proper containment, and coordinate back‑flow with Supplier Quality Management.
• Integrate product and process verifications, such as First Articles and audits, throughout the value stream to prevent quality escapes, optimize throughput, and ensure on‑time delivery.

• Five (5) years of quality engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or another technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as assembly, inspection, or test.
• Ability to identify root cause and initiate/implement effective short‑term and long‑term corrective actions.
• Experience developing or using quality metrics that drive root‑cause analysis and corrective action, and instituting perceptive verifications.
• Proficiency interpreting industry technical standards, drawings, and work instructions.
• U.S. citizenship and capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.

• Knowledge of key process characteristics and implementation of effective process‑control techniques.
• Experience managing cross‑functional process‑improvement teams with technical expertise.
• Strong familiarity with ISO
  9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Six Sigma or ASQ certifications.
• Proficiency in Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, and process mapping.
• Ability to facilitate systematic improvement activities such as 6‑sigma or 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.

U.S. citizenship is mandatory. A U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret or higher) must be obtained and maintained; only U.S. citizens are eligible for such clearance.

Salary range: $86,800–$165,200

USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Annual incentive programs may apply.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.