Onsite DoD Supplier Quality Engineer – Tucson

globalhr; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks a Program Supplier Quality Engineer to bridge supplier bases with internal stakeholders on critical DoD programs. Onsite in Tucson, AZ, you will lead quality requirements, drive improvements, and guide APQP activities across the supplier network.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in quality engineering, with experience in ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9145 and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, or AS9145.
• Ability to interpret schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow down of product requirements to internal and sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statements of work.
• Drive continuous product/process improvements by identifying supplier risk and performance issues and applying corrective actions (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
• Apply APQP processes related to supplier performance and engage to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Anticipate travel up to 25% to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.
• Represent quality during review boards for changes to supplier designs, processes, qualifications, and procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

APQP

Supplier management

Six Sigma

Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9145

SPC

FMEA

QFD

PPAP

CMMI

Job description

RTX seeks a Program Supplier Quality Engineer to bridge supplier bases with internal stakeholders on critical DoD programs. Onsite in Tucson, AZ, you will lead quality requirements, drive improvements, and guide APQP activities across the supplier network.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in quality engineering, with experience in ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9145 and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Travel up to 25% may be needed.