Sr. Hardware Quality Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Hardware Quality Engineer in Portsmouth, RI to join the Operations Quality - Continuous Improvement Team. You will assure product and process quality with emphasis on compliance, customer satisfaction and ongoing improvement.

The role supports the Portsmouth RI factory and does not include relocation assistance. The position requires a STEM degree, 5+ years in quality engineering, ISO 9001/AS9100 experience, supplier coordination, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM or related field plus 5 years quality engineering exp.
• ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 experience required.
• Experience with external suppliers and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, TUH) and forecast drivers.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC).
• Coordinate quality verifications and DD250 process with QA reps.
• Perform process walks and drive corrective actions to reduce variation.
• Support weekend production and Tier meetings with operations.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Management

ISO 9001

Education

B.S. STEM degree

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG

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: 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.

About Us:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Hardware Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of Operations Quality - Continuous Improvement Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Continuous Improvement Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement. This position will support the Portsmouth RI factory.

NOTE - this position does not provide relocation assistance

What you will do:

• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, TUH, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Conduct Quality Verifications and execute DD250 Sale Process with onsite Defense Contractor Management Agency Quality Representative.
• Engage Operations to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
• Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.
• Ability to support weekend Operations Production assembly
• Support Tier meetings with Operations Team members
• Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for improvements to be leveraged across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study and five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience.
• Mechanical Assembly and Cable Manufacturing experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
• Previous experience partnering with external Suppliers
• Manufacturing process experience in one of the following: (assembly, inspection, test)
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions.
• Experience with using Quality metrics to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications.
• 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.