Director, Supplier Quality Improvement

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE Position Role Type:
Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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

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.

The Director, Supplier Quality Performance Improvement, is responsible for leading the analysis of supplier performance to form, develop and deploy strategies and activities to drive substantiated quality performance improvement in the supplier base measured in the numbers of escapes and PPM. You should deploy your own staff into the supplier base as appropriate, but more so coach and drive the extended Suppler Assurance team by deploying the strategies and activities on a broad base needed to reach and surpass established targets.

This leader drives systemic issue resolution, enhances supplier capability and performance, and ensures robust quality processes are consistently applied throughout the supplier base. The role oversees a dispersed team of technical quality professionals and partners closely with cross-functional leaders to strengthen supplier assurance and enable delivery of high‑quality products to customers.

• Forms and leads focused, consolidated efforts and initiatives for high impacted areas (biggest driver of bad quality) cross the supply base.
• Could be specific suppliers/Failor modes/elements of quality systems/process steps/ commodities/ Raytheon end products etc.
• Lead the enterprise Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) strategy for suppliers, ensuring rigorous, data-driven problem solving and sustainable corrective actions.
• Oversee technical quality staff responsible for supplier support, on‑site engagement, coaching, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Direct work transfer planning and execution from a quality and process-readiness perspective, ensuring supplier capability, process control, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and maintain standard RCCA processes, training materials, and performance metrics across the Raytheon supplier base.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Program leadership to resolve systemic supplier challenges and accelerate quality improvements.
• Review and analyze supplier performance data to identify trends, drive root cause elimination, and inform strategic quality initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with critical suppliers to elevate their problem-solving capability and ensure alignment with Raytheon quality expectations.
• Lead cross-functional investigations for high-impact escapes, coordinating corrective action plans and executive-level briefings.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of RCCA specialists, quality engineers, and technical staff; set priorities, coach, and foster continuous improvement.
• Support supplier readiness for new product introduction, rate increases, and major transitions—including process validation, qualification planning, and risk assessments.
• Drive consistency in the application of quality standards, methods, and tools across all supplier engagements.
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director…