RTX · 2 months ago
Principal Engineer Manufacturing Supplier Quality
RTX is a leading company in defense and aerospace, dedicated to solving complex problems to create a safer world. They are seeking a Principal Engineer in Manufacturing Supplier Quality to drive continuous improvement and resolve supplier material nonconformance issues impacting the factory. The role involves collaboration with various teams to implement effective solutions and enhance quality processes.
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Responsibilities
Your on-site presence will allow immediate response to potential issues with supplier material and be present for factory tier meetings and working seamlessly with the Operations and Quality teams in each value stream
You will primarily support the Andover Site to alleviate and resolve supplier caused disruptions and provide additional support to other factory areas when needed
Engage in improvement activities to reduce supplier caused rework
Driving continuous improvement in how we resolve supplier nonconformance issues, reducing their impact on the factories
Ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are fully implemented when non-conformances impact the factory
Use our lessons learned from supplied material non-conformances to reduce future risk across the supply chain
Identifying and supporting continuous product / process improvements using statistical / analytical tools such as APQP and lean manufacturing methodologies
Working with other Quality functions and cross-functional teams to affect rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills
Systematically translate, analyze, and prioritize customer needs, legal and contractual requirements, variances to predicted/targeted values
Qualification
Required
Typically requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Math and a minimum of 8 years of Quality Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Supplier Management or related field
Experience with root cause analysis to identify systemic issues and implement permanent corrective actions
Experience building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon)
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
Preferred
Motivated self-starter
Six Sigma, Lean and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery
Experience with Export/Import Compliance procedures and regulations
Varied experience with different product technologies (electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, energetics, CCAs)
Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines, tool control, and hardware inspection
Experience using either Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc
Experience with commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and standards - i.e. AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, ISO-9001, AS9145
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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