Program Quality Associate Director

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and The Raytheon Mission – To Deliver for All of Those Who Defend All of Us. 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.

Delivering for all of those who defend all of us

The Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Sub-SBU (SSBU) is part of the Raytheon Advanced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Business Unit (SBU). AT is Raytheon’s capability incubator, fueling the future of defense. From cutting-edge components to full-scale solutions, early ideation to production readiness, seabed to space, we come together to shape the systems and solutions that advance defense.

We are currently seeking a seasoned professional for our Program Quality Associate Director position. The selected candidate will work in Tucson, Arizona.

The Program Quality Associate Director
, for the Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Sub-SBU will be responsible for promoting and leading a robust and collaborative quality culture for the business. The AES QPD will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of strategic quality improvements for the business and will lead a team of up to 25 direct and indirect matrixed employees. In collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations, they will also be responsible for advanced quality leadership in proposal and capture strategy development, startup planning, developing robust New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing (MRA) and Technology (TRA) Readiness Assessment and product Transition to Production (TTP) strategies

This role will be the primary Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) interface for the customers, internal factories and suppliers, ensuring the effective implementation of all the QMA requirements of the program, and providing oversight and coordination to the suppliers supporting program requirements.

This is an onsite only position in Tucson, Arizona.

A U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Additional security clearances or special program access is required in this role. Ability to obtain and maintain additional program access is required.

• Oversee the shaping of the technical and management baseline, early in pursuit, to enable delivery of solutions optimized to balance technical performance, schedule, quality, and affordability. Ensuring inclusion of quality scope, plans, and budgets in program estimates and proposals.
• Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program teams and customers.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical QMA plans at the portfolio level that will directly affect the programs execution and influence on-time delivery.
• Technical and Process Risk and Opportunity Management that enables positive program and contract performance
• Responsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers, management of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, leadership in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to QMA.
• Develop and grow a team of Program Quality Leads.
• Prime QMA interface with the program, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Responsible for guidance, leadership, and oversight on all matters pertaining to AES business including resourcing, technical quality and financial performance, and compliance with Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
• Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers with the ability to manage and influence across multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Primary QMA liaison on all matters pertaining to requirements definition, technical quality, and program implementation decisions.
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills.
• Responsible for effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of twelve (12) years documented…