Program Supplier Quality Engineer - Midwest

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE) to bridge Raytheon programs with supplier quality teams. The role emphasizes supplier assessments, first article verification, source inspections, and continuous improvement at supplier sites with 50% travel to MI/WI/OH and beyond.

Remote work is allowed, with significant onsite and travel requirements to support supplier engagements as part of RTX's quality strategy and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• 2 years’ relevant experience in quality engineering or related field.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103 or AS9145.
• Ability to interpret drawings and perform hardware inspection.
• Experience with SPC, APQP and continuous improvement in supplier setting.
• Ability to present briefs to leadership and suppliers; able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow down of product requirements to suppliers via PO requirements and SOWs.
• Interpret requirements and ensure supplier understanding and compliance.
• Lead supplier improvement using Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Apply APQP processes to supplier performance and engagements.
• Analyze defect data and assist in developing improvement plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in problem resolution and containment activities.
• Represent quality during reviews of supplier changes and qualification tests.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

SPC

Six Sigma

Lean

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9102

AS9103

AS9145

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MI-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About RTX

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.

Position Summary

The Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon programs and Commodity Supplier Assurance Engineers, Commodity Leads, and our supply base. The PSAE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information across other Raytheon teams. This role involves significant onsite support for the execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection verification, Source Inspection, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities at supplier locations. This position is a key player in the management of Supplier performance and planning for supplier engagements to represent Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy, and Goals in the supply base. This position is remote. Visits to supplier facilities will be required and will require a home office be maintained. This role requires 50% travel to Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and other Midwestern states to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews at supplier locations.

What you will do:

• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work.
• Interpret and explain these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
• Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies, including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• 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.
• Drive 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.
• You will represent quality during review boards covering changes: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.

Qualifications you must have:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
• 2 years’ relevant experience
• Relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Experience implementing modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and/or Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.
• Previous experience generating and presenting briefs to leadership and suppliers (e.g. key metrics, performance reviews etc.).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Effective written/verbal Communications Skills
• Certifications - Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditor
• Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or circuit card assemblies
• GD&T Knowledge, understanding, and practical application
• Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent
• Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
• Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Practical knowledge of Special Processes and their management
• Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques
• Knowledge of General Statistical Process Control
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon), including experience in an international/global setting
• Communication skills that exhibit presence and influence
• Self-managed technical contributor

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.

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

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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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