Program Supplier Quality Engineer - Midwest

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE) to serve as the primary quality interface with Raytheon programs and supplier teams. The role involves extensive onsite supplier assessments, First Article Inspection, source inspection, and continuous improvement activities, with 50% travel to Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and other Midwest states.

This remote position requires a DoD Secret clearance and will require home office setup; visits to supplier facilities are occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math required.
• 2 years of relevant experience in quality engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or aerospace quality standards.
• Experience interpreting schematics and hardware inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, APQP, and continuous improvement in supplier settings.
• Experience presenting metrics to leadership and suppliers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow down of product requirements to internal and sub-tier suppliers.
• Explain requirements to ensure supplier understanding and compliance.
• Drive supplier quality improvements using RCA, Six Sigma, and Lean tools.
• Apply APQP to supplier performance and process improvements.
• Perform defect data analysis with program managers to develop supplier improvement plans.
• Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Identify supplier risk and develop mitigation plans to reduce defects.
• Support containment activities for discrepant material with stakeholders.
• Drive supplier corrective action processes and monitor closure.
• Represent quality during review boards on supplier changes and tests.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Schematic interpretation

Statistical methods

Root cause analysis

APQP

Six Sigma

Lean

Communication skills

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

2 years relevant experience

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9102

AS9103

AS9145

MDA Assurance Provisions

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

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.

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

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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 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.

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