Supplier Assurance Quality Engineer - onsite Tucson, AZ

Overview

Position:
Supplier Assurance Quality Engineer

Location:

Tucson, AZ (on‑site)
Employment:
Full‑time – Onsite U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person (requires active DoD Secret clearance).Security Clearance:
Active DoD Secret required after day
1.Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible new hires with an active security clearance.

• Ensure flow down of product requirements internally and to sub‑tier suppliers through PO requirements, quality notes, and statement of works.
• Interpret program requirements so the supply base understands and complies with quality standards.
• Drive continuous product/process improvements by identifying supplier risk and systemic performance issues, and implement solutions using Root Cause Corrective Actions, statistical/analytical tools (Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP, etc.).
• Apply APQP processes related to supplier performance and conduct necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Represent quality on review boards covering changes to supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and reviews; travel up to 25% as required.
• Engage with critical external stakeholders such as DCMA.

• Managing a complex supplier base across Electrical, Mechanical, Energetic, and other fields.
• Expanding APQP knowledge and experience.
• Engagement with critical external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 5+ years experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with ISO
  9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Strong knowledge of ISO
  9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 (APQP & PPAP), and AS9102 (FAI).
• Experience using SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP, Lean manufacturing, control plans, and other process improvement tools.
• Strong technical engineering background and excellent communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Preferred:
  Six Sigma, Lean, or ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.).
• Proven success building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers and customers.
• DoD product and process oversight experience (requirements, build, integration, test, delivery).
• Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote collaboration.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM.

• Salary range: $86,800–$165,200 USD (good‑faith estimate).
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible hires with an active security clearance.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays (dependent on business unit and union status).
• Potential eligibility for annual incentive compensation programs (subject to level and agreement).

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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.