Sustainment Program Quality Lead

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Program Quality Engineering Lead to enhance quality management for proprietary programs. The role involves developing quality strategies, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring product quality across various projects. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this position is onsite and requires strong collaboration with engineering and program management teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in STEM and five (5) years of related professional experience.
• Working experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with program managers and IPTs to implement Quality strategies.
• Perform process walks and use metrics to drive quality improvements.
• Review engineering drawings and support quality representation in engineering boards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Management

Preventive Actions

Metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

The Program Quality Engineering Lead will provide in-depth knowledge of Quality Management System requirements to support Sustainment efforts for Proprietary Programs. They will help develop and monitor quality metrics, develop objective evidence to support customer deliverables, and support supplier activities and requirements flow down. In addition to developing and maintaining a relationship with DCMA.

This is an onsite role.

What You will Do:

• You will develop partnerships with program managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and functions to define steps necessary to implement Quality strategies.
• You will perform process walks and use metrics to drive quality improvements across labs and program work areas.
• You will review engineering drawings and support Engineering Review Board (ERB) / Configuration Change Board (CCB) as the quality representative.
• You will perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls along with continuous improvement methods.
• You will review contract deliverables and coordinate with program personnel and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for DD250 sell-off / customer acceptance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of related professional experience.
• Working experience in root cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions
• Working experience using metrics to drive action and achieve results.
• Active and transferable Secret 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Certification in Six Sigma, CORE, or American Society for Quality (ASQ).

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.

Additional Information:

Ability to maintain additional clearances supporting Proprietary Programs.

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 the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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

Location:

Tucson, Arizona - https://jobs.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/living-in-tucson

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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.

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