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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.

About The Role:

The Field Supplier Quality Engineer (FSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon’s organization and the external supply base.  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.

• Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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 travel (Up to 50) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have:

•  Typically requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years relevant experience.
•  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 and analyzing supplier data
•  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.)
• 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 remote collaboration
• Remote collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders (DOW, DCMA, Raytheon, supply base)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102.
• General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

Learn More & Apply Now

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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