Program Supplier Quality Engineer

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

United States of America

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Onsite

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

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking to add to our team in Tucson by hiring a Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE). The PSQE is the primary quality interface between Raytheon's organization and the external supply base. The PSQE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being an conduit for Quality information back to internal functions/programs within Raytheon.

• Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including, but not limited to:
  Root Cause Corrective Actions, Product & Process Verifications, and Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies.
• Ensure flow down of product & process requirements to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works (SOW).
• Identify risk in the supply base and develop robust and executable supplier engagement plans to mitigate these risks.
• Communicate and interpret technical requirements as the liaison between the supply base and Engineering for drawing changes, and disposition of nonconformance to ensure supply base understands and complies with contractual requirements.
• Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), including FRACAS investigations and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
• Oversee and/or conduct on-site Source Surveillance, Source Inspection, First Article Verification, and Corrective Action reviews.
• Participate in design reviews, program reviews, process change reviews, supplier reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation to mitigate escape risk, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
• Drive quality activities and support as part of hardware management teams and participate in a cadence following up on quality initiatives and metrics
• Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate domestic travel (Up to 50%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.

• Managing diverse supplier base across multiple commodities (Electrical, Mechanical, Energetic, etc.).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Problem Solving:
  Enhance skills in identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Navigate the complex landscape of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Develop collaboration and communication skills by working closely with various teams to align on quality and performance goals.
• Continuous Improvement Practices:
  Implement and advocate for continuous improvement…