Senior Ops Quality Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance

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

Job summary

RTX, headquartered in the United States, is seeking a capable manufacturing quality engineer for its Andover site. The role focuses on improving process capability, defect prevention, and advanced quality planning within a DoD-focused factory environment.

You will engage with shop floor teams to drive corrective actions, utilize APQP/ PFMEA, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years in quality/manufacturing engineering, or an advanced degree with 5 years.
• Experience identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with quality metrics to drive root cause and verification.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100/AS9102, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY) and identify improvement areas.
• Support shop floor personnel and defect prevention teams on priorities.
• Drive corrective action, containment, root cause, and verification.
• Perform process walks and operator observations to reduce variation.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC) using baseline metrics.
• Integrate verifications like First Article Inspection and audits.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality metrics

ISO 9001/AS9100

Six Sigma / Lean

APQP/PPAP

ERP SAP/PRISM

Circuit card assembly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

SAP/PRISM

Job description

RTX, headquartered in the United States, is seeking a capable manufacturing quality engineer for its Andover site. The role focuses on improving process capability, defect prevention, and advanced quality planning within a DoD-focused factory environment.

You will engage with shop floor teams to drive corrective actions, utilize APQP/ PFMEA, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.