Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSAE)

Date Posted:
2025-10-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

About Us:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

As a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSAE) here at Raytheon, you will be the primary interface between our supplier base and internal stakeholders of critical and technically advanced DOD Programs.

Sign-on bonus available up to $10,000 for new hires with an existing clearance.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure flow down of product requirements both internally and to sub-tier suppliers through PO requirements, Quality Notes, and statement of works.
• Interpreting these requirements to ensure supply base both understands and complies with these quality requirements.
• Interpret quality requirements (Q-Notes) and make decisions on Q-Note application to procured production parts
• Perform on-site Source Surveillance and Corrective Action reviews
• Participate in design reviews, process change reviews, qualification test reviews, as well as Test Equipment verification and validation
• 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.
• Facilitate closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to improve product/process quality
• Facilitate Program Reviews, Supplier Reviews, and Technical Interchange Meetings
• Perform Supplier factory process walks and factory risk assessments
• Perform reviews of supplier manufacturing instructions and processes to mitigate escape risk
• Application of APQP processes related to supplier performance and implementation of necessary engagements to improve supplier manufacturing processes.
• Represent quality during review boards covering changes to: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
• Review Internal TDP change requests, Supplier change requests, and Supplier Statements of Work
• Contribute in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
• Communicate effectively to Raytheon leadership and customers through business reviews and status meetings.
• Ability to travel as required by program needs. Can anticipate some travel (Up to 50%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews.
• The PSQE represents Raytheon professionally and supports RTX Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals as our Quality representative.

What You Will Learn:

• Managing complex supplier base in variety of fields (Electrical, Mechanical, energetic, etc)
• Expand APQP knowledge and experience
• Engagement with critical external stakeholders i.e. DCMA.

Location Information:

The position primarily interfaces with the program team in the Tucson, AZ facility and will be an onsite role. Travel expectations include domestic travel with potential international travel as an expected part of this role (anticipated less than 50%).

NOTE - no relocation assistance is available for this role.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 8 years' experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools - SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP
• Previous experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions.
• Previous experience interpreting schematic drawings and hardware inspection techniques.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and P4FAI Standard AS9102.
• General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor.

What We Offer:

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

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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