Supplier Quality Engineer onsite  Andover, MA

Date Posted:
2026-10-14


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0


Position Role Type:
Onsite


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's 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.
Raytheon’s Andover, MA, team is searching for a Program Supplier Assurance Engineer (PSQE) who is the primary quality interface between Raytheon programs and Commodity Supplier Assurance Engineers, Commodity Leads, and our supply base. The PSAE 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.
What you will do:
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 in 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 will represent quality during review boards covering changes: supplier designs, process changes, qualification tests, and procedure reviews.
You should anticipate some travel (Up to 25%) to support supplier assessments, audits, reviews at supplier locations.
Qualifications you must have:
Requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) 5 years’ relevant experience
Relevant 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/or Continuous Improvement in a supplier setting.
Previous experience generating and presenting briefs to leadership and suppliers (e.g. key metrics, performance reviews etc.).
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.
Qualifications we prefer:
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
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 onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
This position requires the eligibility 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
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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 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.
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.