Supplier Quality Engineer onsite Andover, MA

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX's Andover, MA team is seeking a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE) who serves as the primary quality interface with Raytheon programs and the supplier base. The role includes onsite supplier assessments, First Article inspection verification, and problem resolution to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, apply APQP and Six Sigma tools, analyze defect data, and develop supplier improvement plans. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• 5 years’ relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, APQP, and continuous improvement in a supplier setting.
• Experience presenting briefs to leadership and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow down of product requirements to internal and sub-tier suppliers.
• Interpret and explain requirements to ensure understanding and compliance by suppliers.
• Drive continuous product/process improvements using Six Sigma and Lean methods.
• Apply APQP processes related to supplier performance and engagements.
• Perform defect data analysis with program managers and supplier management.
• Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Identify supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Support containment activities for discrepant material with stakeholders.
• Drive supplier corrective action processes and monitor closure.
• Represent quality during review boards for supplier design changes and tests.
• Travel up to 25% to support supplier assessments.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

SPC

Six Sigma

Root Cause

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

AS9100

AS9102

AS9103

APQP

PPAP

Job description

About RTX

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role: Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE)

Raytheon’s Andover, MA, team is searching for a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE) who is the primary quality interface between Raytheon programs and Commodity Supplier Assurance Engineers, Commodity Leads, and our supply base. The PSAE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information across other Raytheon teams. This role involves significant onsite support for the execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection verification, Source Inspection, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities at supplier locations. This position is a key player in the management of Supplier performance and planning for supplier engagements to represent Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy, and Goals in the supply base.

Eligibility & Background

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Location

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

Position

Position Role Type: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work.


• Interpret and explain these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.


• 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.


• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.


• Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans.


• Lead and participate in multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools.


• Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects.


• Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders.


• Drive the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders.


• You will represent quality during review boards covering changes: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.


• You should anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews at supplier locations.

Required Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).


• 5 years’ relevant experience.


• Relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.


• Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.


• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.


• Experience implementing modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and/or Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.


• Previous experience generating and presenting briefs to leadership and suppliers (e.g. key metrics, performance reviews etc.).


• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.).


• Effective written/verbal Communications Skills.


• Certifications - Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditor.


• Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or circuit card assemblies.


• GD&T Knowledge, understanding, and practical application.


• Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent.


• Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.


• Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes.


• Practical knowledge of Special Processes and their management.


• Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management.


• Experience with hardware inspection techniques.


• Knowledge of General Statistical Process Control.


• Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon), including experience in an international/global setting.


• Communication skills that exhibit presence and influence.


• Self-managed technical contributor.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD.


• Medical insurance.


• Dental insurance.


• Vision insurance.


• Life insurance.


• Short-term disability insurance.


• Long-term disability insurance.


• 401(k) match.


• Flexible spending accounts.


• Flexible work schedules.


• Employee assistance program.


• Employee Scholar Program.


• Parental leave.


• Paid time off.


• Holidays.


• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.


• 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.


• Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

Additional Information

• This role is designated as 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.