Principal Operations Quality Engineer

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, headquartered in the United States, is seeking a capable manufacturing quality engineer for its Andover site. The role focuses on improving process capability, defect prevention, and advanced quality planning within a DoD-focused factory environment.

You will engage with shop floor teams to drive corrective actions, utilize APQP/ PFMEA, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years in quality/manufacturing engineering, or an advanced degree with 5 years.
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with quality metrics to drive root cause and verification.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100/AS9102, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY) and identify improvement areas.
• Support shop floor personnel and defect prevention teams on priorities.
• Drive corrective action, containment, root cause, and verification.
• Perform process walks and operator observations to reduce variation.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC) using baseline metrics.
• Integrate verifications like First Article Inspection and audits.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality metrics

ISO 9001/AS9100

Six Sigma / Lean

APQP/PPAP

ERP SAP/PRISM

Circuit card assembly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

SAP/PRISM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-20

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:

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

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.

NOTE - this position does not provide relocation assistance

What You Will Do

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, and use future demand to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast).
• Drive and facilitate compliance resolution, containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation, Verification, and Validation.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements that reduce variation.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand to facilitate defect prevention.
• Integrate product and process verifications such as First Article Inspection reports and audits throughout value stream processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 8 years of experience inquality/manufacturingengineering OR Advanced degree and 5 years of experience inquality/manufacturingengineering
• Experience in identifying root cause, initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions in a cross functional process improvement environment.
• Experience in development/usage of quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of verifications.
• Experience in manufacturing process with Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102),
• 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

• Strong familiarity with J-STD-001, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9201, Six Sigma, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or Lean experience/tools, associated tools, and ASQ Certifications
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145; Utilizing tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans
• Experience with SAP/PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool
• Previous experience with circuit card assembly processes

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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