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RTX · 15 hours ago

Manager, Supplier Quality & Development

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

RTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Manager, Supplier Quality & Development to act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, focusing on improving product quality and implementing necessary quality performance standards.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and Statements of Work

Interpret and explain these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements

Drive continuous product / process improvements of our supply base by identifying supplier risk & systemic performance issues and driving solutions through various tools/methodologies including: Root Cause Corrective Actions, Statistical/analytical improvement tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies

Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes

Perform defect data analysis and review with the program managers and supplier management, which will assist in developing Supplier improvement plans

Lead and participate on multi-functional teams in problem resolution and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on six sigma, lean practices and other analytical improvement methods and tools

Identify and document supplier risk; develop mitigation plans to reduce, eliminate and prevent supplied product defects

Support containment activities associated with discrepant material, with assistance from functional stakeholders

Drive the supplier corrective action process, review, approval and monitoring; assure containment, closed loop Root Cause Corrective Action is obtained; communicate issue and resolution to functional stakeholders

You should anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews at supplier locations

You will represent quality during review boards covering changes: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews

Qualification

Quality EngineeringStatistical Process ControlAdvanced Product Quality PlanningSix SigmaISO StandardsRoot Cause Corrective ActionSelf-managed ContributorEffective Communication

Required

Requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)

8 years' experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline

Experience with one or more of the following Quality Management standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions

Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques

Experience implementing modern Quality Assurance and Control methodologies such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting

Previous experience generating and presenting to leadership and suppliers key metrics and performance reviews

The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)

Effective written/verbal Communications Skills

Certifications - Six Sigma, Lean, ASQ, ISO 9001 Auditor

Experience with cables and wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined components, and/or circuit card assemblies

GD&T Knowledge, understanding, and practical application

Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc

Practical knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes

Practical knowledge of Special Processes and their management

Practical knowledge of First Article Inspection and AS9102 management

Experience with hardware inspection techniques

Knowledge of General Statistical Process Control

Experience building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon), including experience in an international/global setting

Communication skills that exhibit presence and influence

Self-managed technical contributor

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

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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.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees