Factory Quality Engineer

at  Raytheon

ABOUT US:

At Raytheon, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges – together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture.

JOB SUMMARY:

Operations Quality has an opening for a Factory Quality Engineer who will interface with the factory teams supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparation for audits.
The position is based in Tucson, AZ and requires onsite presence. The quality engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following in the next section.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process
• Manufacturing process experience in one of the following areas (assembly, inspection, test)
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control
• The ability to obtain and maintain an US security clearance prior to the start date (U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)
• The ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance prior to the start date

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Existing DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
• Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques
• Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliers
• Experience in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis
• Experience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Motivated and self-starting team player who achieves results and continuously strives for improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills
• Six Sigma or ASQ Certification
• Level 5 Mission Assurance Certification (Internal Candidates)
• Data analysis; development and usage of actionable metrics
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Business
• High computer proficiency, including skills working with Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word Visio)

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ANTICIPATE:

• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
• Develop strong working relationships with the factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA
• Regularly 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, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading 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 activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management
• Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs
• Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue
• Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions