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Raytheon Technologies Program Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer in Tucson, Arizona
Raytheon Technologies' Missiles and Defense Supplier Quality (SQ) team drives process and technology supply base performance improvement through process control, metrics, audits/inspections, and the pursuit for zero escapes to Raytheon operations.
Raytheon Technologies is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon Technologies provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.
For this assignment, the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer serves as the Quality Assurance focal point and SQ support for a group of products. Primary duties include Leadership and Quality Requirement concepts.
Job Description:
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), will perform supplier facing quality engineering, in support of assigned Program(s). The SQE will work cross functionally across Hardware Management Teams, Supply Chain, Operations and Engineering activities to analyze, control, and improve product quality. The individual develops supplied part quality requirements and ensures quality requirements are applied appropriately. The SQE interprets Quality requirements and makes critical decisions on their application to procured production parts. The SQE will provide problem resolution, conduct continuous improvement activities within Raytheon Technologies and at suppliers’ facilities, ensure compliance to quality requirements and manage/mitigate program risk.
This position can be a Salary Grade G08 or Salary Grade G09 based on the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the skills, experience and responsibility requirements for the position.
The SQE will:
Analyze product performance using statistical methods to understand root cause and identify significant variances to the technical data packages
Perform analyses of nonconformities to identify root cause, establish effective containment, and develop/monitor corrective actions
Perform Supplier and sister division factory process walks and factory risk assessments
Perform reviews of supplier Building instructions and processes to mitigate escape potentials
Perform supplier Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and compliance comparison to Raytheon Source Control TDPs
Assure clear identification, physical control and competent disposition of nonconformities
Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
Analyze and approve proposed engineering, planning changes, test plans, and procedures
Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation
Provide problem resolution, and guide continuous improvement activities at suppliers’ facilities.
Execute Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspections and validations
Conduct Pre and Post Contract Award reviews to ensure compliance with Technical Data Packages
Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action processing.
Interpret quality requirements and makes critical decisions on their application to procured production parts.
Ability to travel as required by program needs (Approximately 25%)
Ability to obtain a current passport for international travel
Required Skills:
Four (4) or more years of related Quality Engineering, manufacturing or related engineering experience
Quality Experience Including First Article Inspection, Source Inspection, Acceptance Test Procedures, Quality Requirements, Supplier Assessments, development/usage of Quality metrics to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, ability to understand drawings, work instructions, Bills of Materials and Manufacturing Lean Authorizations
Experience working with external customers and suppliers
Currently hold an ACTIVE Secret Clearance
Required Education:
- BS in Science, Tech, Engineering, or Mathematics
Desired Skills:
Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
Level 5 or higher Mission Assurance Certification (internal candidates)
Proficient in the use of Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
Experienced in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis
Knowledge of Performance Specification and Requirements Management Practices
Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens.173643
Raytheon Technologies 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.
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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.