Field Supplier Quality Engineer - 50% travel

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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

The Field Supplier Quality Engineer (FSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon’s organization and the external supply base.  This remote position requires 50% domestic travel.  The FSQE will perform as a unified quality voice working closely with Integrated Program Team(s) the execution of First Article Inspections, Final Source Inspections, Supplier Assessments, Problem Resolution, and other contracted quality assessments as needed. The FSQE represents Raytheon professionally and supports Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals in the supply base.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works.
• Interpreting these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
• Interpret quality requirements (Q-Notes) and make decisions on Q-Note application to procured production parts
• Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews
• 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.
• Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
• Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
• Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
• Collaborate with Supplier Requirements and Services on Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work
• Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
• Communicate effectively to stakeholders through business reviews and status meetings.
• Ability to travel as required by program needs.  Anticipate domestic travel (Up to 50%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
  • Relevant experience is conducting First Article Inspections, Final Source Inspections, Supplier Assessments, Problem Resolution, and/or other quality assessments
• Experience working within commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and standards - AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, AS9145
• Experience managing and leading suppliers with Root Cause Corrective Action methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Experience working process improvement initiatives
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and/or presenting data for briefs or presentations to various internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
• Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers.
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
• Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and rem