Supplier Quality Engineer

Prattwhitney; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA seeks a Program Supplier Quality Engineer to be the primary interface between the supplier base and internal stakeholders on critical, technically advanced programs. You will ensure flow down of requirements and drive quality improvements across the supply base.

Responsibilities include leading RCCA, Six Sigma/Lean initiatives, applying APQP for supplier performance, and traveling up to 25% for assessments and audits. Must have U.S. citizenship and an active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9145.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Interface between supplier base and internal stakeholders to ensure flow down of requirements through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and supplier statements of work.
• Drive continuous product and process improvements of the supplier base using tools like RCCA, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
• Apply APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Travel up to 25% to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.
• Represent quality during reviews covering supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

APQP

Six Sigma

Lean

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

PPAP

AS9100/AS9145

ISO 9001

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 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 on 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. 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.

As a Program Supplier Quality Engineer here at Raytheon, you will be the primary interface between our supplier base and internal stakeholders of critical and technically advanced Programs. This is an Onsite role in Goleta, CA. You will ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and supplier statement of works. Interpreting program requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements. Engage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating quality value to program teams and customers. Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies. Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes. Can anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews. Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews. The position primarily interfaces with the program team in the Goleta, CA area in an onsite work schedule. Some travel can be expected as part of this role (Up to 25%).

What You Will Learn:

Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, Energetic, etc.) Expand your APQP knowledge and experience Engage with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline. Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9145. Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques. 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:

Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.) Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers. Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery. Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely. Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102. Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.) Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information:

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.