Program Quality Engineer II

Title: Program Quality Engineer II, Woburn, MA

Location: Woburn United States

Full time

Job Description:

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At 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. 

Raytheon 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.

Delivering for all of those who defend all of us.

We 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. 

The 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.

The Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance for the Ground Based Radar Digitization Program will support a robust and collaborative quality culture for the multi-billion-dollar book of business. The GBRD Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance will support the implementation of strategic quality improvements for the business and will execute initiatives with a team of direct and indirect matrixed employees. In collaboration with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain he/she will be assisting to promote 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.

The GBRD Program Quality Lead, Quality & Mission Assurance will execute 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.

This role will be an integral 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.

What You Will Do:

• Support 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.
• Engage on tactical levels, focusing on quality, cost and schedule performance, early engagement, influencing and providing differentiating Q&MA value to program teams and customers.
• Execute and implement strategic and tactical Q&MA plans at the program level that will directly enable program execution and favorably influence on-time delivery.
• Support Technical and Process Risk and Opportunity that facilitates successful program and contract performance
• Maintain the 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.
• Act a Q&MA interface with the program, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Conduct execution responsibly on all matters pertaining to the business including resourcing, technical quality and financial performance, and compliance with Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external customers with the ability to manage and influence across multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Q&MA liaison on all matters pertaining to requirements definition, technical quality, and program implementation decisions.
• Leveraging continuous improvement methodology, identify opportunities and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives for processes and command media using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills.
• Support the effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities for systemic issues and to ensure extensive RCCA.
• Leverage 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.
• Assist in quality performance and scope responsibility to financial Estimate and Completion (EAC) Reviews and overall Quality EAC planning.
• Business travel (domestic & international) may apply (10-15%)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with two (2) years’ manufacturing, quality or design engineering experience in the defense industry.

• Experience with requirements compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Customer interface management experience (i.e., Acquisition Customers and Program Offices, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Experience with technical failure investigations, developing robust corrective action plans and/or membership in failure review board
• Experience in design, production, and/or sustainment phases of a program lifecycle in a related production discipline (i.e. operations, supply chain, engineering, or quality).
• Ability to obtain 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active and transferable final U.S. government issued security clearance
• Master’s or Advanced STEM Degree is a plus.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification.
• Six Sigma, Lean or Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) Champion Certification or greater.
• Experience with Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM)
• Experience managing a geographically diverse team – global environment.
• Working experience in design and development within systems, hardware (electrical or mechanical), supplier or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience deploying elements of NPI, APQP (DFMEA, KC, PFD, PFMEA etc.) on development programs
• Experience in the DoD acquisition processes and contracting vehicles
• Experience with contract flow and compliance.
• Experience working with cross-functional, cross-disciplined teams at all levels.
• Experience using highly-effective communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Possess ability to effectively influence both cross-functional and supplier partners to achieve business goals.
• Proven track record of driving initiatives and delivering business solutions that result in reduced operating costs, maximized profit, and optimum customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading by example, strong mentorship aptitude who is collaborative and innovative.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or similar gate management processes.
• Working experience executing contracts/projects within cost, schedule, and technical performance constraints - including working experience with cost accounting methodologies (Earned Value Management (EVMS) Certification).
• Experience with estimating and bidding new business proposals, including Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing and approval Certification

What We Offer:

Our 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.

Relocation is not offered for this opportunity. 

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This 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.

This 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 

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The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.