Patriot Program Quality Lead - Andover, MA

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Patriot Program Quality Senior Analyst / PQL for the Patriot Ground team in Andover, MA. The role requires interfacing with factories, production issue resolution, continuous improvement, and cost-saving initiatives with a strong quality mindset.

You will collaborate across Product Leadership, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Operations to implement quality and mission assurance requirements, including interface with government customers and suppliers. A U.S.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/quality.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program quality teams, programs, customers, and IPTs to support technical quality and financial performance.
• Establish relationships with external and internal customers and partners.
• Manage quality across multiple stakeholder levels to meet expectations.
• Develop and implement Mission Assurance plans affecting program implementation.
• Identify, implement and monitor RCCA and FRACAS for systemic issues.
• Lead Cost of Quality (CoPQ) initiatives to reduce program costs.
• Apply APQP practices where applicable.

Skills

Quality assurance

Cross-functional

Leadership

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

APQP

Six Sigma

Lean

CORE

ASQ Certification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX 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 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.

The Patriot Program Quality Senior Analyst / Program Quality Lead (PQL) in Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS), will support Patriot Product Line (PPL) Quality team on the Patriot Ground team at our Andover, MA location.

You will interface with the Factory to support Production issue resolution, Continuous improvement, and Cost Savings initiatives.

This Individual should have a strong quality mindset, proficient communication skills and ability to lead teams and collaborate across multiple functions to support the Patriot BMC4I IPT.

You will proactively engage with the product line and work in partnership with Product Leadership, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Execution, Operations, Deployed Teams and the Quality team.

You will work to ensure the effective implementation of Quality and Mission Assurance requirements of the programs, and occasionally interface with U.S. Government Customers, Foreign Customers, and Suppliers.

You will support proactive and reactive engagements across our factories and suppliers that support the Global Patriot portfolio, implement quality processes to reduce overall product lifecycle cost and risk.

What you will do

Interface with the program quality teams, programs, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), assisting technical quality and financial performance, and compliance with Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.

Closely interface with external and internal customers and key partners to establish effective relationships.

Must have the ability to manage and impact across multiple levels of stakeholders, as it is vital to the success of this role.

Responsible for: Quality of delivered products and services to our customers, stakeholders of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, key team members in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to Mission Assurance and Quality.

Developing and implementing strategic and tactical Mission Assurance plans that will closely affect the programs’ implementation and influence.

Improving processes or systems using significant conceptualization, reasoning, and interpretation skills.

Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and information is typically difficult to obtain.

Monitor / lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) and FRACAS activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA. Identify when such activities are warranted.

Generation of new Cost of Quality (CoPQ) projects to reduce costs on the program.

Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) as applicable.

Qualifications you must have

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Relevant experience is work in a manufacturing environment (Operations quality, Manufacturing engineering, or other Engineering disciplines). Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Experience in providing technical program support for manufacturing/ production and/or design processes. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications we prefer

• STEM degree
• Experience with APQP Six Sigma, Lean, CORE, or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.
• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Experience in other functional areas such as engineering, supply chain, or operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication and networking skills to work with upper management and customers.
• Hands-on experience in solving both business and technical problems.
• Passionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

This role is designated 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. This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, 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

#LI-Onsite As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.