Program Supplier Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
WhatYou Will Do
- Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works.
- Interpreting program requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
- Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including:
Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies. - Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
- Can anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.
- Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
- Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc)
- Expand APQP knowledge and experience
- Engagement with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.
The position primarily interfaces with the program team in the Huntsville, AL area in an onsite work schedule. Some travel can be expected as part of this role (Up to 25%).
Qualifications You Must Have- Requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
- 8 years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
- Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
- Previous experience interpretating schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
- 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.
- Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
- Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers.
- Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
- Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102.
- Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools
- General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
- Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.
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