2nd Shift - Operations Quality Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking a 2nd shift Operations Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience. The role focuses on product compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement within the Sensors Operations Quality organization.

The position runs 1:00pm–10:30pm with an 8% shift differential. Candidates must support ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, perform APQP activities, and lead cross-functional teams to reduce variation and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 2+ years in engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly, inspection, or test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC) using data.
• Collaborate with supplier quality to contain escapes and corrective actions.
• Perform process walks and lead cross-functional improvement activities.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

PFMEA

ISO 9001/AS9100

Six Sigma / Lean

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

We are seeking a 2nd shift Operations Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of the Sensors Operations Quality organization. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.

This position is for 2nd shift and the hours are 1:00pm to 10:30pm and will include an 8% shift differential.

What You Will Do:

• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Engage MFG Defect Prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
• Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
• Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.

Expectations of the role:

• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
• Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. Six-sigma, lean manufacturing)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of two (2) years related engineering experience
• Manufacturing process experience in one of the following processes (assembly, inspection, test)
• Previous experience working in cross functional process improvement teams.
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions
• Experience with quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective actions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
• Experience with industry technical standards, interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
• Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. Six-sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance

This is an on-site position in Andover, MA and does not provide relocation assistance.

This position is classified as:

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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