Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - International

Date Posted:

2025-03-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RCA99: RTN Remote, California

Position Role Type:

Remote

Job Description

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. 

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The International Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon and the external supply base. The SQE 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 leads and supports the execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection verification, Source Inspection, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities at suppliers.  You will be a key player in the management of Supplier performance and development and represent Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals in the international supply base.

This position is a Remote, US-based fly-away role, with flexibility in home location. 

• This position is currently designated as fully remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories).

This position is responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of suppliers across the Middle East region.  Frequent international travel is expected, up to 50%, as required to support material acceptance and supplier engagements according to program and supplier schedules.

I am Chad Klotzle, International Supplier Quality Manager for the Middle East Region.  Join our elite team and become part of a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment where innovation and excellence are at the forefront.  We are dedicated to developing strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers and customers alike, enabling and ensuring the highest standards of product quality and mission assurance from Raytheon’s international supply base.   We operate on a global scale, celebrating cultural diversity, and are proud to be an integral role ensuring our global customers receive mission-ready compliant product on-time.

What You Will Do

• Interpret quality requirements and assist suppliers in the development of robust processes 
• Ensure flow down of requirements internally and to sub-tier suppliers
• Assess/develop supplier’s quality capabilities throughout the product life cycle
• Identify and correct systemic performance issues
• Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action
• Conduct collaborative communication with supplier, cross business teams and customer
• Deploy effective Supplier Quality Management techniques
• Support supplier maintenance efforts such as recurring audits, special process upkeep, and certification maintenance.
• Work as the liaison between the Program and Subcontractor
• This position is an on-site role, and the selected applicant will work with the hiring manager to set schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 8+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5+ years’ experience
• Experience with Supplier Quality Management working with suppliers to understand and develop product to Raytheon and customer requirements
• Experience with commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and/or standards of a commercial equivalent with any of the following:  - AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, ISO-9001, AS9145
• Experience with Military/Defense or Aerospace Industry specifications/standards
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with any combination of: control sections, energetics, propulsion, mechanical assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and testing
• Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques
• Familiarity creating and/or verifying First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102
• Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and e