Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:
RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:
Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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 two-year international assignment in the surrounding area of Medias, Romania and primarily responsible for managing and developing in-country subcontractors, with potential for extension. This position is an MOU with additional compensation emoluments.
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
• Ensuring Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) deliverables are met
• Ability to work in a different country and understand culture requirements and communicate clearly to Foreign Nationals.
• This position is a hybrid role, with expectation to be onsite at supplier. 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 6+ 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
• Effective written/verbal Communications Skills
• 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

• Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon)
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery
• Experience with Export/Import Compliance procedures and regulations
• Diverse experience with different product technologies (electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, energetics, CCAs)
• 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
• International Experience, preferably in aerospace or defense industries
• Experience working with Government Agencies in a production floor environment (such as DCMA, MDA, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.

What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Join our elite team and become part of a dynamic, fast-paced, international 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, and are proud to be an integral part ensuring our customers receive mission-ready compliant product on-time.
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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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