Sr. Quality Engineer

at  Raytheon

ABOUT US:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to explore new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Senior Quality Engineer you will be interfacing with cross functional teams through face to face interactions in a fast paced environment with plenty of challenging opportunities. You will be working hands on with our manufacturing processes and products. Your knowledge and experience will be valued and contribute to furthering the success of Raytheon Operations Quality.
The Operations Quality Team provides leadership for integration and execution of Quality practices and processes in the factory. We serve as the prime Quality interface with Operations responsible for the guidance and support of all matters pertaining to Quality and continuous improvement in the Factory.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience in quality engineering or manufacturing engineering
• Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process
• Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance to TDP requirements and QMS requirements
• Experience in RCCA and Continuous Improvement methods
• Previous experience reading/interpreting manufacturing/inspection work instructions
• Experience with engineering principles and design analysis techniques
• Manufacturing process experience in one of the following areas: (assembly, inspection, test, process and tool control
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

DESIRED SKILLS:

• ASQ CQE Certification
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory Customer, management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in APQP methods (including FMEA, Control Plan, FAI/AS9102, SPC) with demonstrated ability to mentor cross-functional team
• SME in interpreting and ensuring compliance to TDP requirements and QMS requirements
• Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Demonstrated leadership in RCCA and Continuous Improvement projects
• Proficient in MRB and manufacturing lien processes
• Knowledge of PRISM, Business Warehouse, RCAS, CMES, Virtual Business Systems (VBS)
• Motivated and self-starting team player who achieves results and continuously strives for improvement
• Confident with decision making with limited information
• Critical thinking skills
• Lead without authority
• Effective communication skills
  What We Offer:
  Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
  The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
  Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
  Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
  This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
  RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
  RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ANTICIPATE:

• Identify and manage risk in the manufacturing process
• Supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparation for audits (internal, enterprise, customer)
• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
• Regular interface with DCMA (product sales, process audits, product configuration audits)
• Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue, and weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality.
• Primary quality representative for assigned value streams or processes.
• Mentoring Quality Engineers.
• Leading factory wide strategic efforts that meet the quality department goals.
• 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)