Program Supplier Quality Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

Socket.dev; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer to improve supplier quality and drive corrective actions across the supply base. You will perform on-site surveillance, reviews, and risk assessments to ensure program requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree, 8+ years in quality engineering, experience with SPC/FMEA/QFD, and is able to travel up to 25%. U.S. citizenship and interim security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields required.
• 8+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, and/or QFD.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145 and AS9102 standards.
• Ability to obtain interim U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews.
• Ensure flow down of product requirements to internal teams and sub-tiers.
• Interpret quality requirements and apply Q-Notes to procured parts.
• Lead supplier factory process walks and risk assessments.
• Contribute to KPI development and supplier quality metrics.
• Support RCA/CAPA processes and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Management

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9145

AS9102 / APQP concepts

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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. 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 Quality Team in Tucson, AZ, is searching for a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer. You will 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. You will perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews. Additionally, you will participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation.

What You Will Do

• Candidates in this position 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
• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statements of work.
• Interpreting these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
• Interpret quality requirements (Q-Notes) and make decisions on Q-Note application to procured production parts
• Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews
• Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation
• Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
• Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
• Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
• Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
• Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• 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
• Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
• Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
• 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
• 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.
• Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and preventsupplied product defects

Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate some travel (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 APQP knowledge and experience
• Engagement with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 8 years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
• Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and 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

• 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 verbal / written and presentation communications and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively persuade and influence through positive communications with stakeholders, team members, suppliers, management
• High energy, self-starter with ability to perform work under general direction
• Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
• 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)
• Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers.
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
• Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.
• Project management experience, working experience with AS 9100 quality management systems, and experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environment, is a plus
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP and FAI Standard AS9102.
• General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)

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.

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