Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer to join the Operations Quality Assurance team onsite. You'll interface with factory teams, identify quality issues, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

The role offers growth in Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality assurance, with opportunities to lead strategic initiatives, reduce waste, and perform root cause analysis to address complex issues in a

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement changes.

Responsibilities

• Use structured problem-solving methodologies, data analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma tools to identify opportunities, optimize workflows, and strengthen quality and efficiency
• Partner closely with cross-functional factory teams to implement solutions, monitor results, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure improvements align with business objectives, customer requirements, and compliance standards while fostering engagement and collaboration at all levels of the organization
• Develop improvement project plans and gain approval, sponsorship, and stakeholders within Operations Quality and factory leadership teams
• Document return on investments (ROI), all project details upon conclusion, and share out the lessons learned with other factories

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Job description

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted:

2026-09-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Job Summary

We are excited to welcome a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer (QE) to our Operations Quality Assurance team in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will be onsite to interface with other Operations QEs and the factory teams supporting production. You'll collaborate with various teams to identify and resolve quality issues, drive improvements, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. As an Operations Quality Engineer at RTX, you will play a key role in upholding our reputation for excellent product performance and reliability.

This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the field of Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and Quality Assurance. You'll lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance, reduce waste, drive sustainable process improvements, and perform root cause analysis and corrective action to address complex issues. If you're passionate about quality assurance and enjoy working in a dynamic, innovative setting, we encourage you to apply and join our energetic team!

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

What You Will Do

• Use structured problem-solving methodologies, data analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma tools to identify opportunities, optimize workflows, and strengthen quality and efficiency
• Partner closely with cross-functional factory teams to implement solutions, monitor results, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure improvements align with business objectives, customer requirements, and compliance standards while fostering engagement and collaboration at all levels of the organization
• Develop improvement project plans and gain approval, sponsorship, and stakeholders within Operations Quality and factory leadership teams
• Document return on investments (ROI), all project details upon conclusion, and share out the lessons learned with other factories