Program Supplier Quality Engineer - 50% travel

Prattwhitney; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; 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

Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of products from MEI suppliers. This remote role requires nationwide eligibility and the ability to obtain interim security clearance.

You will apply APQP, conduct source surveillance, root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to meet ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality.
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, QFD; knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, MDA provisions.
• Ability to obtain interim U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance of MEI suppliers with onsite engagement.
• Communicate product and process requirements to suppliers via PO, quality notes and statements of work.
• Conduct on-site source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and risk assessments.
• Apply APQP to enhance supplier performance and processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification tests, and equipment validation.
• Review supplier manufacturing instructions to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Represent the organization in program and supplier reviews and technical meetings.
• Communicate supplier quality status to leadership and customers.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

APQP

FMEA

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

SPC

FMEA

QFD

AS9102 FAI

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a Program Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products and processes delivered by our suppliers. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risks.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the quality performance of Major End Item (MEI) suppliers, fostering strong partnerships through significant onsite engagement.
• Ensure product and process requirements are effectively communicated to suppliers via purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work.
• Conduct on-site activities such as source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and factory risk assessments.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to enhance supplier performance and improve manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment validation.
• Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Represent the organization in program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Communicate supplier quality performance and status updates to leadership and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in an engineering discipline, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality.
• Experience with one or more aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), etc.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with quality management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Assurance Provisions.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and/or hardware inspection techniques.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Raytheon MEI Authorized Approver status.
• Knowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) MAP/PMAP requirements.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or American Society for Quality (ASQ) (e.g., CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE).
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers or customers.
• Experience in Department of Defense (DoD) product and process oversight, including requirements, build, integration, testing, and delivery.
• Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.
• Working knowledge of AS9145, APQP requirements, and FAI Standard AS9102.
• General knowledge of industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM.

What We Offer:

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

Benefits:

• 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

Relocation Eligibility - None.

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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.