Supplier Quality Engineer onsite  Andover, MA

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Experience implementing modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and/or Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.
• Previous experience generating and presenting briefs to leadership and suppliers (e.g. key metrics, performance reviews etc.).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Effective written/verbal Communications Skills
• Certifications - Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditor
• Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or circuit card assemblies
• GD&T Knowledge, understanding, and practical application
• Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.
• Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes
• Practical knowledge of Special Processes and their management
• Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management
• Experience with hardware inspection techniques
• Knowledge of General Statistical Process Control
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon), including experience in an international/global setting
• Communication skills that exhibit presence and influence
• Self-managed technical contributor

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

• →Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work.
• →Interpret and explain these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
• →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.
• →Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• →Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans
• →Lead and participate in multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools
• →Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects
• →Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders
• →Drive the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders
• →You will represent quality during review boards covering changes: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
• →You should anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews at supplier locations.

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This role is designated as 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.