Remote Senior Supplier Assurance Specialist (DoD Clearable)

RTX; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Supplier Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to assess supplier performance, conduct FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, and SPC capability checks to improve yield and process stability.

You will coach operators and technicians, support corrective actions using 8D/5-Why, and participate in program reviews. Up to 50% travel to supplier sites may be required; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years' experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or related technical role.
• Experience with PFMEA, SPC, capability analysis and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end evaluation of supplier manufacturing performance through onsite diagnostics of processes, equipment, tooling, flow, and quality systems.
• Execute readiness and capability assessments including FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, SPC capability checks, cycle‑time validation, bottleneck analysis, and Run‑at‑Rate support.
• Conduct technical troubleshooting to identify root causes of quality escapes, yield issues, and production instability.
• Maintain supplier readiness documentation, capability data, RCCA evidence, and capacity models.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action execution using structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5‑Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Provide targeted coaching to supplier operators, technicians, and quality personnel to reinforce process discipline, standard work, and basic problem‑solving expectations.
• Participate in program and operations reviews by providing clear updates on yield, stability, bottlenecks, and schedule risk.

Skills

PFMEA

SPC

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Coaching

Troubleshooting

Quality systems

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree

Tools

FAI

APQP

Gage R&R

Control-plan auditing

Job description

RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense, seeks a Supplier Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to assess supplier performance, conduct FAI reviews, PFMEA audits, and SPC capability checks to improve yield and process stability.

You will coach operators and technicians, support corrective actions using 8D/5-Why, and participate in program reviews. Up to 50% travel to supplier sites may be required; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.