Program Supplier Quality Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; 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 schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Job summary

RTX Tucson is seeking a Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE) to ensure supplier quality and drive process improvements across the supply chain. You will engage with suppliers to uphold standards and align with program requirements in an onsite role with significant travel.

Responsibilities include flow-down of requirements, on-site surveillance, RCCA/Lean tools, and APQP adherence. A STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality.
• Experience with aerospace or DoD preventative tools such as SPC, FMEA, QFD, or PPAP.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with quality management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and/or hardware inspection techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow down of product and process requirements to suppliers through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work.
• Interpret quality requirements and ensure suppliers understand and comply with these standards.
• Perform on-site activities such as source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and factory risk assessments.
• Drive continuous product and process improvements using RCCA, SPC, and Lean methodologies.
• Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment validation.
• Apply APQP processes to enhance supplier performance and improve manufacturing processes.
• Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Represent the organization in program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Communicate supplier quality performance and status updates to leadership and customers.
• Travel up to 50% domestically to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.

Skills

5+ years experience

SPC

FMEA

QFD

PPAP

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9145

MDA provisions

Schematic interpretation

Quality engineering

DoD knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SPC tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Our Tucson, AZ, facility has an immediate opening for a Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE). As a PSQE you will play a critical role in ensuring supplier compliance, driving process improvements, and mitigating risks across the supply chain. You will engage with suppliers to uphold quality standards and ensure alignment with program requirements.

This is an onsite position with up to 50% domestic travel.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the flow down of product and process requirements to suppliers through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work.
• Interpret quality requirements and ensuring suppliers understand and comply with these standards.
• Perform on-site activities such as source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and factory risk assessments.
• Drive continuous product and process improvements using tools such as Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Lean methodologies.
• Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment validation.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to enhance supplier performance and improve manufacturing processes.
• Review supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Represent the organization in program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Communicate supplier quality performance and status updates to leadership and customers.
• Travel up to 50% domestically to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Relevant experience is in an engineering discipline, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality
• Experience with one or more aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools such as SPC, FMEA, QFD, or PPAP.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with quality management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and/or hardware inspection techniques.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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 ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 APQP & PPAP 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.

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

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.

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.

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 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.

• 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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

• annual short-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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