Sr. Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Quality Assurance professional responsible for leading rapid resolution of supplier-caused issues, analyzing non-conformance metrics, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience in Quality or Operations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of USD 107,500 – 204,500, along with various benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality, Operations, or Engineering.
• Ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• Experience with DoD product and process oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of supplier issues impacting the factory.
• Analyze non-conformance metrics and develop action plans.
• Investigate issues ensuring accuracy of defect documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Hardware inspection techniques

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

SAP/PRISM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

What You Will Do

• Utilize analytical capabilities and communication skills to lead rapid resolution of supplier‑caused issues impacting the factory, working with other quality functions and cross‑functional teams.
• Represent supplier assurance as the onsite interface to Raytheon factories supporting factory tier meetings, layered process assessments, and nonconforming material reviews.
• Analyze supplied material non‑conformance metrics and develop action plans to address top and systemic drivers.
• Investigate issues with supplied material ensuring accuracy of defect documentation, robust root‑cause analysis, and corrective solutions are fully implemented.
• Assist with quarantine, containment and screening of suspect defective supplied hardware.
• Work projects to achieve continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools and processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques and interpreting engineering drawings.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• 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).
• Six Sigma, Lean and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.).

Benefits

• Salary range USD 107,500 – 204,500.
• Relocation eligible for qualified new hires.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave.
• Employee assistance and scholarship programs.
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities.

Location: Tucson, AZ, USA.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Security Clearance Information

Secret DoD clearance is required, with interim clearance available before start. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.