Sr Manufacturing Supplier Quality Manager

• Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years of Quality Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or related fields. 
• Previous experience managing a team of engineering professionals and project management experience including managing multiple projects simultaneously  
• Experience in first article inspection reports (FAIRs), quality monitoring, and leading root cause correct actions for both short-term and long-term initiatives in a cross functional matrixed environment. 
• Experience in development/usage of quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications. 
• Experience in manufacturing process knowledge with Quality systems and industry technical standards (ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102), interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control. 
• Prior experience in quality, or process engineering, in a manufacturing environment 
• 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. 

• Strong familiarity with J-STD-001, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9201, Six Sigma, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) or Lean experience/tools, associated tools, and ASQ Certifications 
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145; Utilizing tools such as PPAP, Key Characteristics, DFMEA, PFMEA and/or Control Plans Experience with SAP/PRISM or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tool 
• CORE, Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, ASQ Certifications 
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery 
• Experienced in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis 
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications 
• Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearance 

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

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. 

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Supplier Quality Manager to join the Operations Quality Team in Andover, MA. Our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement. As a leader of the Operations Quality team, the individual in this role will be responsible for leading a group of Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineers, working directly with Suppliers and Supplier Quality, monitoring production performance, leading yield improvements and reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), supporting factory compliance with site policies and procedures, validating proper change control and implementation, and more.

• →Lead a team of operations quality engineers. Some of your leadership tasks will include staffing, coaching/mentoring, presenting to senior leadership, and performance reviews. 
• →Your on-site presence will enable your immediate interaction with leaders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, and program representatives in your factories.  You will regularly engage with other factory leadership to ensure alignment of top priorities for your team. 
• →Ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective & preventative actions.  
• →Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness. 
• →Baseline factory metrics (scrap, rework, FPY, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement assuring clear identification, control, and disposition of nonconformities. 
• →Assess production trends using data analysis and statistical process control methods  
• →Lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation. 
• →Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand with the ability to perform verification/validation of improvements and efficiencies to facilitate defect prevention. 

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