Factory Quality Engineer- 1st shift

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

Onsite (Employees will work primarily onsite).

Security Clearance:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret clearance required prior to start. U.S. citizenship required.

• Verify product and process compliance with contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 QMS requirements and internal policies.
• Develop strong working relationships with touch labor, factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA.
• Perform regular data analysis; develop and use action metrics; generate and publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics.
• Facilitate and lead cross‑functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; identify non‑conformances, provide solutions, track issues to closure, and lead Corrective Action Boards (CAB).
• Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non‑conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary.
• Support work instruction development and maintenance by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management.
• Develop and maintain inspection instructions; ensure inspection instructions meet technical data package requirements and production needs.
• Develop and release First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Regularly interface with DCMA and internal stakeholders to manage issues.
• Conduct weekly meetings to reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in quality, operations, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, BOMs, consumable material control, and manufacturing processes in assembly, inspection, or test.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF clearance prior to start date.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret) required prior to start; U.S. citizenship required.

• Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in auditing processes and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliers.
• Experience in Product/Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis and regression analysis.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience with AS9145 – Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• High proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• ASQ certifications preferred.

Salary Range: 86,800 USD – 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, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Relocation assistance provided for eligible new hires.

U.S.

-based role; pay structure and benefits apply accordingly.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, business necessity may require a shorter or longer application window.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.