Senior Operations Quality Engineer - DoD Clearance

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Andover, MA is seeking a seasoned Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements on the factory floor. You will analyze baseline metrics, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield.

The role requires a STEM Bachelor’s and 8+ years in quality/manufacturing, with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Onsite work supports APQP/PFMEA and ISO/AS standards for defense programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 8 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering OR Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering
• Experience in identifying root cause, initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions in a cross functional process improvement environment
• Experience in development/usage of quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of verifications
• Experience in manufacturing process with Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, and use future demand to identify areas of opportunity for improvement
• Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast)
• Drive and facilitate compliance resolution, containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation, Verification, and Validation
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements that reduce variation
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand to facilitate defect prevention
• Integrate product and process verifications such as First Article Inspection reports and audits throughout value stream processes

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP/PRISM

ERP tools

Job description

RTX (Raytheon) in Andover, MA is seeking a seasoned Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements on the factory floor. You will analyze baseline metrics, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield.

The role requires a STEM Bachelor’s and 8+ years in quality/manufacturing, with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Onsite work supports APQP/PFMEA and ISO/AS standards for defense programs.