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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world 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.\nRaytheon 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.\nDelivering for all of those who defend all of us\nWe are currently seeking an experienced professional to fulfill our Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance position for our Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Program. The selected candidate will work in Woburn, MA on a hybrid basis. The expectation is you will be in the office weekly.\nThe Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program reports to the Ground Based Sensors (GBS) product group of Global Sensors & Mission Systems (GSMS) Sub-SBU (SSBU) which is part of the Raytheon Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that provides proven capabilities to our customers worldwide.\nThe Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance for the Ground Based Radar Digitization Program will promote and lead a robust and collaborative quality culture for the multi-billion-dollar book of business. The GBRD Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance will oversee the implementation of strategic quality improvements for the business and will orchestrate initiatives with a team of direct and indirect matrixed employees. In collaboration with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain he/she will be promoting superb Q&MA representation in proposal and capture strategy, startup planning, robust New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Readiness, Transition to Production (TTP) strategies, and flawless program execution.\nThe GBRD Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance will be responsible for promoting and executing against a thorough Quality mindset, practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. The effective individual will drive implementation of strategic quality improvements in the program and continually improve the performance of a cross-functional team.\nThis role will be a key Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) interface for the customers (internal and external) and suppliers, ensuring the effective implementation of all the Q&MA requirements of the program, and provide coordination and execution for all relevant in-country/site program requirements.\nWhat You Will Do:\nOrchestrate the shaping of the technical and management baseline, early in pursuit, to enable delivery of solutions optimized to balance technical performance, schedule, quality, and affordability. Ensure inclusion of quality scope, plans, and budgets in program estimates and proposals.\nEngage on both strategic and tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating Q&MA value to program teams and customers.\nDevelop and implement strategic and tactical Q&MA plans at the program level that will directly enable program execution and favorably influence on-time delivery.\nManage Technical and Process Risk and Opportunity that facilitates successful program and contract performance\nResponsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers, management of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, leadership in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to Q&MA.\nAct as Prime Q&MA interface with the program, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).\nConduct execution responsibly on all matters pertaining to the business including resourcing, technical quality and financial performance, and compliance with Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.\nEstablish effective relationships with internal and external customers with the ability to manage and influence across multiple levels of stakeholders.\nQ&MA liaison on all matters pertaining to requirements definition, technical quality, and program implementation decisions.\nLeveraging CORE methodology, identify opportunities and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills.\nOptimize for effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.\nLeverage the application of statistical process controls to special processes and key product characteristics to ensure products meet end item performance requirements and mission assurance objectives.\nAccountable for quality performance and scope responsibility to financial Estimate and Completion (EAC) Reviews and overall Quality EAC planning.\nUp to 20% business travel (domestic & international) may apply\n\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with five (5) years’ manufacturing, quality or design engineering experience in the defense industry.\nCustomer interface management experience (i.e., Acquisition Customers and Program Offices, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).\nExperience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management processes.\nExperience with requirements compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.\nExperience executing contracts/projects within cost, schedule, and/or technical performance constraints.\nExperience with estimating and/or bidding new business proposals (e.g. Estimate (BOE) writing, Approval Certification, etc.).\nExperience with technical failure investigations, developing robust corrective action plans and/or membership in failure review board.\nExperience in design, production, and/or sustainment phases of a program lifecycle in a related production discipline (i.e. operations, supply chain, engineering, or quality).\n\nQualifications We Prefer:\nMaster’s or Advanced STEM Degree is a plus.\nAmerican Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification.\nExperience with cost accounting methodologies (Earned Value Management (EVMS) Certification).\nSix Sigma, Lean or Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Champion Certification or greater.\nExperience interfacing and communicating with executive level internal and external customers, and suppliers.\nExperience with Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).\nExperience managing a geographically diverse team - global environment.\nWorking experience in design and development within systems, hardware (electrical or mechanical), supplier or manufacturing engineering.\nProven experience deploying elements of NPI, APQP (DFMEA, KC, PFD, PFMEA etc.) on development programs.\nExperience in the DoD acquisition processes and contracting vehicles\nExperience with contract flow and compliance.\nExperience working with cross-functional, cross-disciplined teams at all levels.\nExperience using highly-effective communication skills - both written and verbal.\nPossess ability to effectively influence both cross-functional and supplier partners to achieve business goals.\nProven track record of driving initiatives and delivering business solutions that result in reduced operating costs, maximized profit, and optimum customer satisfaction.\nExperience leading by example, strong mentorship aptitude who fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.\nWorks effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels.\nActive and transferable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.\nRelocation is not offered for this opportunity.\n\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nThis role is designated as HYBRID. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.\nThis position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. 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