Program Quality Engineer

Prattwhitney; Breidablick (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Job summary

Raytheon seeks an onsite Program Quality Engineer (PQE) to support Naval programs in Poulsbo, WA. The PQE collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure compliant, high-quality deliverables across the lifecycle.

The role requires a STEM degree, experience with AS9100/AS9102 and RCA, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Onsite work in Poulsbo with competitive rewards and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance
• Experience interpreting technical drawings
• Experience with technical data packages (TDP) and document repositories

Responsibilities

• Serve as member of program teams to ensure performance and conformance.
• Act as quality liaison with DCMA/USG and labs as first responder for quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement quality improvements.
• Support supplier quality and supplier engineering per the supplier quality plan.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Generate new Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) projects to reduce costs.
• Review/approve changes to the technical data package and conduct peer reviews.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics for continuous improvement.
• Oversee Quality Control Plan activities during transition to production.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

5S

RCA

Process Mapping

Lean Six Sigma

APQP

AS9145

PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-POULSBO-WA1 ~ 26285 Twelve Trees Ln ~ TWELVE TREES 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking an onsite Program Quality Engineer (PQE) supporting Naval programs in Poulsbo. The PQE will support Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) as well as production or support contracts ensuring that program goals are accomplished while staying compliant with AS9100 requirements. You will collaborate closely with all cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, mechanical, operations, supply chain, and systems integration and test to guarantee that mission goals and contractual requirements have been met. If you're passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you. This is an onsite role in Poulsbo, WA

What You Will Do:

Serve as a member of various program teams, ensuring successful program performance, deliver conforming products/services through effective collaboration and compliance with processes and procedures.

Serve as a program quality liaison across customer organizations (Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and United States Government (USG)), as well as relevant factories and engineering labs as first responder for quality issues and concerns related to products.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program management team to define and implement quality improvement strategies.

Support supplier quality and supplier engineering efforts to help ensure compliance with the supplier quality plan.

Lead and perform root cause analysis (RCA), facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability.

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

Review and approve changes to the technical data package, assign actions when necessary and complete actions in a timely manner when assigned. This includes but is not limited to: Peer reviews, Engineering Review/Change Control Board (ERB/CCB) and or Design reviews.

As a quality interface for customers and suppliers, you'll ensure the program meets all Quality & Mission Assurance requirements. This includes coordinating with Program Quality Leads and various functions while overseeing contracts through all program phases.

You’ll develop and monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with integrated teams to enforce process rigor and improve processes.

Supporting transition to production activities as needed, you’ll oversee Quality Control Plan efforts including First Article Inspections and play a key role in Material Review Board, Change Control Board, and Risk Review Board.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Working experience with Quality Management Systems, to include ISO 9001, AS9100 and or AS9102.
• Working experience leading teams in failure analysis, RCA, corrective and preventative actions.
• Working experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Working experience with technical data package review (TDP) and document repository.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification and or Program Management Certification.
• Experience with Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or another Continuous Improvement Program.
• Working experience using resources such as 5S, RCA, Process Mapping/Analysis, Lean Six Sigma (6Sigma).
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and utilizing resources such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Key Characteristics, Design Failure Modes, and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and or Control Plans.
• Experience with First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Experience with Configuration Control System such as Common Product Data Management (cPDM) and or Common As-Built System (CABS).
• Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Knowledge of Purchase Order Quality Requirements (Q-Notes, STAMP).
• Experience presenting, reviewing and or approving changes through a formal Change Control Board (CCB).
• Experience comprehending and translating system requirements and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product, assembly, and test documentation.
• Experience using verbal and written communication and networking skills.
• Experience working as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care

Additional Information:

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.

Clearance Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

Company Overview:

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.