Operations Quality Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to ensure manufacturing processes and product builds comply with Quality and Engineering requirements in the US. The role emphasizes root cause investigations, nonconformity analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across quality, manufacturing, and program teams.

Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement, documenting process controls, and applying APQP to manage quality production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM and 2 years of engineering experience, including quality/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience using root cause and corrective action tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing processes and product builds comply with Quality and Engineering requirements.
• Drive problem-solving projects and challenge the status quo through root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for corrective actions on nonconformities and design problems.
• Lead and drive alignment with quality and manufacturing engineers, program engineers, engineering management, operations, and shop floor personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Ensure projects and process control documentation comply with requirements, objectives, and contracts.
• Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers in a team environment.
• Read, write, and understand work instructions.
• Provide audit support.
• Utilize APQP methodology to manage the quality-production process.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

SAP (PRISM)

PPAP

AS9100 audits

Job description

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Ensure manufacturing processes and product builds comply with Quality and Engineering requirements.
• Drive problem-solving projects and challenge the status quo through root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for corrective actions on nonconformities and design problems.
• Lead and drive alignment with quality and manufacturing engineers, program engineers, engineering management, operations, and shop floor personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Ensure projects and process control documentation comply with requirements, objectives, and contracts.
• Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers in a team environment.
• Read, write, and understand work instructions.
• Provide audit support.
• Utilize APQP methodology to manage the quality-production process.

What YOU Will Learn

• Advanced Quality Control Techniques: Develop and implement rigorous quality control plans to ensure aerospace products meet top industry standards.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving: Enhance skills in identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate the complex landscape of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop collaboration and communication skills by working closely with various teams to align on quality and performance goals.
• Continuous Improvement Practices: Implement and advocate for continuous improvement methodologies, enhancing quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of engineering experience, including quality engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience using root cause and corrective action tools.
• Previous experience using quality tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing GD&T.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong organizational, planning, and action plan execution capabilities.
• Ability to resolve high-complexity problems using structured techniques.
• Experience creating and performing holistic containment plans following a noncompliance event (Escape).
• Experience conducting and completing First Article Inspections or completing the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience interfacing with customers to support business needs.
• ASQ certifications.
• Experience using SAP (PRISM).
• Experience supporting AS9100 or equivalent audits.
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies including statistical software.
• Ability to comprehend and translate external and internal requirements into effective work instructions.
• Ability to understand drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines, and tool control.
• Level 4 Mission Assurance Certification (internal candidates only).

This position does not provide relocation assistance.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.