Principal Program Quality Engineer Lead

Date Posted:

2024-12-09

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Quality Engineer (PQE) Lead.

The effective candidate will provide in-depth knowledge of Quality Management System requirements to support development 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. This role will also include Transition to Production activities to ensure future production programs are set up for success. 

This is an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Develop partnerships with program leaders, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and functions to define steps necessary to implement Quality strategies.
• Perform process walks and use metrics to drive quality improvements across labs and program work areas.
• Review engineering drawings and support Engineering Review Board (ERB) / Configuration Change Board (CCB) as the quality representative.
• Lead and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls along with continuous improvement methods.
• 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 eight (8) 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 transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

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

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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: 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

Location:

Tucson, AZ: