Raytheon · 2 weeks ago
Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSAE)
Raytheon is a leading aerospace and defense company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSAE) will act as the primary interface between the supplier base and internal stakeholders for critical DOD Programs, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.
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Responsibilities
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
Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation
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
Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes
Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews
Review Internal TDP change requests, 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 Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings
Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate some travel (Up to 50%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews
The PSQE represents Raytheon professionally and supports RTX Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals as our Quality representative
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 8 years' experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline
Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools - SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP
Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Experience with one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions
Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
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 collaborating remotely
Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and P4FAI 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
Benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
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