Senior Quality Engineer

Date Posted:

2023-02-16-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL213: 7745 Eagle Road Redstone Arsen 7745 Eagle Road Building 7745, Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges – together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture.

Job Summary:

Operations Quality has an opening for a Factory Quality Engineer who will interface with the factory teams supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, preparation for audits and preparing data packages/presenting hardware to MDA/DCMA. The position is based in Huntsville, AL and requires onsite presence. The quality engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following in the next section.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
• Regularly generate and publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB)
• Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary
• Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management
• Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs
• Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue
• Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline for the Senior Quality Engineer
• Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process
• Manufacturing process experience (assembly, inspection, test)
• Previous experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques
• The ability to obtain and maintain an US security clearance prior to the start date (U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)
• The ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance prior to the start date

Qualifications We Value:

• Existing DoD Secret Clearance
• Demonstrate ability to understand engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements
• Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliers
• Experience in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis
• Experience with AS9100 Audits
• Motivated and self-starting team player who achieves results and continuously strives for improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills
• Six Sigma or ASQ Certification
• CORE Training (Internal Candidates)
• Data analysis; development and usage of actionable metrics
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Business or relevant work experience
• High computer proficiency, including skills working with Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word Visio), Etq (RCAS), Ease (LPA Software), and Discus/Net Inspect. 

What We Offer**:**

Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details:

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, 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

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Award.

Location Information:

This position is in beautiful Huntsville, AL. Huntsville has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as the No.1 Place to Live, according to US News & World Report.   

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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