Date Posted:

2024-06-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Program Quality Engineer to join the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Program. The Principal Program Quality Engineer will provide quality engineering support and expertise to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. The candidate must provide education and knowledge on the use of quality tools in the administration of the Quality System and apply quality engineering skills to develop and deploy effective methods for verifying and accepting processes and products.

The Principal Program Quality Engineer will use analytical tools and methods to: improve product design; minimize inspection; solve fabrication problems; complete such specialized quality functions as data preparation, analyses and reporting; develop techniques and methods; support process improvements; complete special investigations and audits; take preventative and corrective actions; support design reviews and audits to ensure that quality is engineered into the product; and develop product acceptance techniques and plans.

This is a hybrid role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a program quality liaison across customer organizations (Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and United States Government (USG)), as well as relevant factories and engineering labs as first point of contact for quality issues and concerns related to development and production products.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program leadership team to define and implement quality improvement strategies.

• Lead and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability.

• Support supplier quality and supplier engineering efforts to help ensure compliance to the Program Quality Plan.

• Review and approve changes to the technical data package, assign actions when necessary and complete actions in a timely manner when assigned. This includes but is not limited to: Peer reviews, Engineering Review/Change Control Board (ERB/CCB) and/or Design reviews.

• Implement and support product quality strategies using methodologies such as Six-Sigma, Lean, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

• Travel expectation 10-25% if assigned.

  Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of experience within Quality, Supplier, and/or Manufacturing.

• Working experience with technical data package interpretation, review (TDP) and document repository.

• Working experience translating external and internal requirements and command media

• Working experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems

• Working experience leading teams in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

  Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Secret Clearance or higher.

• Six Sigma (SSGB or SSBB) and or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.

• Experience writing and presenting complex presentations (Reviews, corrective action boards, CoPQ reduction, etc.) and complex data to peers, leadership, suppliers, and customers.

• Experience in leading by influence, with discovery and resolution of issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs and factories and/or supplier health development.

• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Key Characteristics, Design Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and/or Control Plans.

• Knowledge of First Article Inspections per AS9102.

• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies.

• Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, ASTM, etc.)

• Proficiency with Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM) or SAP.

• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g., Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).

• Ability to technically interface with various engineering disciplines.

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers and in a team environment.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply resolution–making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention.

• Effective verbal and written communication and networking skills.

  What We Offer

  Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a 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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

  Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Hybrid

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location

Tucson, Arizona - https://jobs.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/living-in-tucson

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.

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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.