Principal Supplier Assurance Specialist - Remote

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Supplier Assurance Specialist to own supplier manufacturing output, strengthen performance through diagnostics, readiness assessments, and targeted corrective actions. This role requires regular onsite work at supplier facilities and travel up to 50%, including Europe region support.

You will perform FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, SPC capability checks, root-cause analysis, and coach supplier personnel to reinforce process discipline and basic problem-solving practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or a related technical role.
• Experience using quality engineering tools and processes such as PFMEA, SPC, capability analysis, GD&T, FAI, APQP, statistical analysis, and/or supplier hardware inspection.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end evaluation of supplier manufacturing performance through onsite diagnostics of processes, equipment, tooling, flow, and quality systems.
• Execute readiness and capability assessments including FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, SPC capability checks, cycle‑time validation, bottleneck analysis, and Run‑at‑Rate support.
• Conduct technical troubleshooting to identify root causes of quality escapes, yield issues, and production instability.
• Maintain supplier readiness documentation, capability data, RCCA evidence, and capacity models.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action execution using structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5‑Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Provide targeted coaching to supplier operators, technicians, and quality personnel to reinforce process discipline, standard work, and basic problem-solving expectations.

Skills

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

Onsite diagnostics

Process improvement

Auditing & inspection

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

GD&T

FAI

APQP

AS9100/ISO9001

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.

The Principal Supplier Assurance Specialist is a hands‑on contributor responsible for supporting end‑to‑end ownership of supplier manufacturing output and strengthening supplier performance through structured diagnostics, readiness assessments, and targeted corrective actions. This role focuses on manufacturing and quality issue identification, verifying process capability, supporting recovery activities, and reinforcing supplier process discipline. The position requires regular onsite presence at supplier facilities to perform assessments, validate processes, and help drive a performance‑oriented culture.

Supporting our international supply base requires Suppliers Assurance Team to demonstrate significant flexibility and adaptability. They are expected to adapt to unexpected changes in demand and shifting priorities, adjusting their areas of responsibility accordingly. This position involves support of suppliers outside the United States in the Europe region.

What You Will Do

• Support end‑to‑end evaluation of supplier manufacturing performance through onsite diagnostics of processes, equipment, tooling, flow, and quality systems.
• Execute readiness and capability assessments including FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, SPC capability checks, cycle‑time validation, bottleneck analysis, and Run‑at‑Rate support.
• Conduct technical troubleshooting to identify root causes of quality escapes, yield issues, and production instability.
• Maintain supplier readiness documentation, capability data, RCCA evidence, and capacity models.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action execution using structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5‑Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Provide targeted coaching to supplier operators, technicians, and quality personnel to reinforce process discipline, standard work, and basic problem‑solving expectations.
• Participate in program and operations reviews by providing clear updates on yield, stability, bottlenecks, and schedule risk.
• Support the development of early performance plans and help suppliers adopt improved work practices and basic performance culture behaviors.
• Escalate technical issues, capacity constraints, and quality risks, integrating both operational and basic financial indicators (scrap trends, labor efficiency, overtime signals).
• Understand and follow all EXIM requirements by Command Media.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time to supplier locations, as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum five (5) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years' experience.
• Experience with either manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or a related technical role.
• Experience using quality engineering tools and processes such as PFMEA, SPC, capability analysis, GD&T, industry standards (AS9100/ISO9001), first article inspection (FAI), APQP, statistical analysis, and or supplier hardware inspection.
• U.S. Citizen - 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

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with tooling assessments, gage R&R, or control‑plan auditing.
• Exposure to capacity analysis, OEE evaluation, or bottleneck mapping.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification (White/Yellow/Green Belt).
• Experience coaching entry‑level supplier engineering or quality staff.
• Strong aptitude for structured problem solving and manufacturing process improvement.
• Demonstrat