Program Supplier Assurance Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, is seeking a Quality professional to manage supplier quality, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement on complex supplier bases. Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, interfacing with supplier quality and SCM, and leading corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a 2-year background in quality engineering or supplier performance, plus experience in data analysis, SPC/DOE, and IFRS-like quality tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 2 years of prior relevant experience in quality engineering or supplier performance
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques
• Experience with statistical analysis processes and tools (e.g., SPC, DOE)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Review hardware, software and service purchase requisitions for complete flow down requirements
• Interface between Supplier Quality, SCM and Suppliers on rejected materials
• Perform defect data analysis to support supplier improvement plans
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem resolution using Six Sigma, Lean, and DMAIC/DMADV methods
• Identify supplier risk and develop mitigation plans to reduce defects
• Support containment activities and supplier corrective action processes
• Assist in supplier assessments and ensure flow down of requirements to sub-tiers
• Conduct on-site supplier surveillance and participate in design/program reviews
• Develop KPIs to measure supplier quality performance

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 CORRIDOR ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030 CORRIDOR, AZ201 Tucson Rita Road M30 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.

What You Will Do

• Review hardware, software and service purchase requisitions or material masters for complete and correct flow down requirements
• Act as a technical interface between Supplier Quality, SCM and Suppliers on rejected materials
• Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans
• Lead and participate in multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools
• Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects
• Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders
• Support the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders
• Support Program Supplier Assurance group in execution of supplier assessment plans for the programs within the business area
• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works Interpreting to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality (Q-Notes) applications production Parts
• Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews, Participate in design reviews, program reviews, process change reviews, supplier reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation to mitigate escape risk
• Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
• Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
• Represent quality during review boards covering changes to supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews
• Review Internal TDP change requests, Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work and contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews

What You Will Learn

Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc) Expand Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) knowledge and experience Engagement with critical external stakeholders (i.e. Military branches, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Relevant experience is work in quality engineering, manufacturing, engineering and/or supplier performance
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques
• Experience with statistical analysis processes and tools
• Experience using Microsoft office suite software (in particular Excel equations & pivot charts, PowerPoint creating charts, Word and/or Outlook)
• Ability to obtain INTERIM 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

We Prefer

• Candidate must be able to participate in the resolution of technical issues with respect to product processes, systems and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality and at the supplier
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and apply decision-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention
• High energy, self-starter with ability to perform work under general direction
• Ideal candidate brings leadership and hands-on experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – quality tools such as FMEA, problem solving methodologies 8D investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Possess excellent verbal / written and presentation communications and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively persuade and influence through positive communications with stakeholders, team members, suppliers, management
• Experience with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing-related documents
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause analysis
• Experience using process improvement techniques and methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC, and DMADV) and tools (e.g. ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA)
• Experience in supporting design and manufacturing processes
• Project management experience, working experience with AS 9100 quality management systems, and experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environment, is a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

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.

• 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

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.