Senior Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer

Raytheon; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is hiring a Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer in Richardson, TX, onsite. You will resolve supplier‑caused issues affecting the factory, interfacing with factory teams, and driving corrective actions through FRACAS and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, DO D product/process oversight, and leveraging tools like APQP/PPAP to reduce risk across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and five years of related experience.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
• Experience with root cause corrective action processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid resolution of supplier-caused issues impacting the factory with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as onsite interface to Raytheon factories for supplier quality activities.
• Analyze non-conformance data and develop action plans addressing top drivers.
• Perform robust root-cause analysis and implement corrective solutions.
• Support continuous product and process improvements using analytical tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-521 ~ 1601 N Plano Rd ~ PLANO BLDG EOI

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join our new team of Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineers, in Richardson, TX, solving supplied material issues impacting our factories. This high visibility and on-site position will focus on resolution of any nonconformance in supplied material ensuring root cause and corrective actions are completed. You will be a key player working with leaders in Operations, Quality, Program Management and Engineering to solve problems on our nations most advanced defense systems.

What You Will Do

• Utilize analytical capabilities and communications skills to lead rapid resolution of supplier caused issues impacting the factory, working with other quality functions and cross-functional teams.
• Represent supplier quality as the onsite interface to Raytheon factories supporting factory tier, corrective action board, FRACAS (Failure Review And Corrective Action System), and cost of poor-quality meetings.
• Analyze supplied material non-conformance data and develop action plans to address top and systemic drivers.
• Investigate issues with supplied material ensuring robust root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are fully implemented
• Identify and support continuous product / process improvements using statistical / analytical tools such as APQP and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement and leverage lessons learned from supplied material non-conformances to reduce future risk across the supply chain

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience using Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques and interpreting engineering drawings
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams

Six Sigma, Lean and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)

• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery
• High computer proficiency, including skills working with SAP/ PRISM and Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.