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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:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.\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.\nAs a Program Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products and processes delivered by our suppliers. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risks. This is a remote role with up to 50% domestic travel to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews.\nWhat You Will Do:\nManage the quality performance of Major End Item (MEI) suppliers, fostering strong partnerships through significant onsite engagement.\nEnsure product and process requirements are effectively communicated to suppliers via purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work.\nConduct on-site activities such as source surveillance, inspections, corrective action reviews, and factory risk assessments.\nApply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to enhance supplier performance and improve manufacturing processes.\nPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.\nParticipate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, and test equipment validation.\nReview supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with quality standards.\nRepresent the organization in program reviews, supplier reviews, and technical interchange meetings.\nCommunicate supplier quality performance and status updates to leadership and customers.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.\nRelevant experience in an engineering discipline, quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality.\nExperience with one or more aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), etc.\nExperience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.\nExperience with quality management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and/or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Assurance Provisions.\nExperience interpreting schematic drawings and/or hardware inspection techniques.\nAbility to obtain INTERIM 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.\nQualifications We Prefer:\nRaytheon MEI Authorized Approver status.\nKnowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) MAP/PMAP requirements.\nCertification in Six Sigma, Lean, or American Society for Quality (ASQ) (e.g., CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE).\nExperience building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers or customers.\nExperience in Department of Defense (DoD) product and process oversight, including requirements, build, integration, testing, and delivery.\nExperience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.\nWorking knowledge of AS9145, APQP requirements, and FAI Standard AS9102.\nGeneral knowledge of industry technical standards such as ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM.\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 Eligibility - None.\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\nLearn more & apply now!\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).\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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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