Program Supplier Assurance Engineer

• Date Posted:

• 2026-04-09

• Country:

• United States of America

• Location:

• US-NV-REMOTE

• Position Role Type:

• Remote
• 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• The Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon programs and Field Engineers, Commodity Leads, and our supply base.
• The PSQE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information across other Raytheon teams.

This role involves significant onsite support for the execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection verification, Source Inspection, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities at supplier locations. This position is a key player in the management of Supplier performance and planning for supplier engagements to represent Raytheon's Vision, Values, Strategy, and Goals in the supply base.

• This remote position requires maintaining a dedicated home office and conducting regular visits to assigned supplier facilities anywhere across the US. This role requires 30% international and domestic travel, which may include both driving and air travel as necessary.

• What You Will Do:

• + Drive continuous product / process improvements in the supply base by identifying supplier performance issues and driving solutions through root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and statistical / analytical improvement tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma and Lean Methodologies + Ensure flow down of requirements internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, quality notes, and statement of work (SOW) + Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes related to supplier performance and implement necessary engagements to support APQP.

+ Assess and develop supplier quality capabilities throughout the product lifecycle. + Identify and correct systemic performance issues. + Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), including FRACAS investigations and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) + Identify risk in the supply base and develop a robust plan for engagement. + Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings. + Communicate and interpret technical requirements as the liaison between the supply base and Engineering for drawing changes, and disposition of nonconformances. + Perform Preliminary Review (PR) of nonconforming hardware in the supply base to contain and disposition nonconformances at suppliers, including Supplier Authorization to Ship/Scrap (SATSS) + Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance + Support supplier maintenance efforts such as audits, special process compliance, and certification management. + Drive quality activities and support as part of hardware management teams and participate on a cadence following up on quality initiatives and metrics. + Travel 30%

• What You Will Learn
• + Managing a complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc.) + Expanding on APQP knowledge and applied experience + Developing key relationships with value streams, our customers, and supply base

• Qualifications You Must Have:

• + Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience + Relevant experience is Quality engineering, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline, and/or Supplier Management + Experience interpreting schematic drawings and/or hardware inspection techniques + Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools + Experience in problem solving; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions + Experience with one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Assurance Provisions, and First Article Inspection (FAI) and the AS9102 standard •

Qualifications We Prefer:

• + Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.

) + Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers. + Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery. + Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely. + General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI), J-STD-001, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM), etc.) + Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

• What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

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Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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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).

Clearance Information:

Clearance Information:

This position requires a security clearance.

• DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS)
• , 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 \#LI-Remote
• _As 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._
• The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act._

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