Field Supplier Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.

Job Description:

The Field Supplier Quality Engineer (FSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon and the external supply base. The FSQE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information back to internal functions within RTN. The SQE’s role includes execution of Source Inspections, Supplier Assessments, Supplier Engagements, Special Process Management, Contract Review/Requirement Flowdowns, and First Article Validation. They facilitate problem resolution with a strong RCCA background, meeting facilitation and continuous improvement activities using RTN SQ tools and APQP elements. In addition, the SQE is a key player in the management of Supplier’s performance and development.  The SQE represents RTN professionally and supports Raytheon Technologies Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals in the supply base.

Location Information:

This position entails assignment as a Field Supplier Quality Engineer in the western region of the US and is fully remote.

Visits to local Supplier facilities will be required and will require a home office be maintained. Candidate is required to live in or immediately adjacent to Tucson, Arizona and within 50 miles of Tucson, AZ international airport. 

Domestic travel is composed of driving within a 50-300 mile radius and flying to various western states.  Travel, which includes day trips and some overnight, is expected 60% of the time. Travel to support suppliers in the western states (CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ, UT, ID,MT, etc.) is required as needed.

What you will do:

• Planning and performing in-process and final source inspection of product at suppliers in accordance with applicable drawing and purchase order requirements
• Interpreting purchase order quality notes and quality requirements to ensure subcontractor/supplier understanding
• Ensuring flow down of Product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers and ensuring compliance with quality requirements
• Assessing subcontractor/supplier quality capabilities throughout the program life cycle to achieve full program objectives
• Identifying supplier risk and systemic performance issues ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are identified and implemented with closure plans
• Driving continuous product / process improvements using statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and lean methodologies
• Working with other Quality functions and Cross Business Teams (CBTs), to affect rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills
• Ensuring Subcontract Data Requirements List deliverables are met
• Supports First Article Verification and Source Inspection

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years experience in Quality or Supplier Management and previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience utilizing one of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, etc.
• Source inspection experience with Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), Printed Wire Board (PWB), Wire/Cable, Electrical Items, Complex Assemblies, Castings, and Machining
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action processes - RCCA
• Previous experience with commercial and/or aerospace / defense regulations and standards or a commercial equivalent - i.e. AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, AS9145
• Experience with 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.)
• MS Engineering / Technical or MBA
• Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers