2026 Full-time - Quality Engineer I - Onsite (MA)

Date Posted:

2025-10-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

We are seeking a Hardware Quality Engineer I to become a key part of Operations Quality Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.

What You Will Do

• Inspect hardware assemblies to MDP and TDP requirements and present product to DCMA customer for acceptance.
• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Engage MFG DPT teams 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.
• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
• Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering

• This position requires 12 months or less of related professional experience (excluding internships)

• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques. 
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
• Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Experience managing cross functional process improvement teams with technical expertise.
• Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test)
• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions
• Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Location: Andover, MA

• 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.

• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

• 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

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