Principal Program Quality Lead

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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.

Join our team as a Principal Program Quality Lead (PQL) supporting the Coyote & Rapid Development Programs (CRDP) in Tucson, AZ. In this role, youll drive a robust quality culture, practices, and collaboration efforts. Your focus will be implementing strategic quality enhancements across multiple Coyote contracts.

As the primary quality interface for customers and suppliers, youll ensure the program meets all Quality & Mission Assurance requirements. This includes coordinating with functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and overseeing contracts through all Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) phases, from design to production and sustainment.

Youll develop and monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with integrated teams to enforce process rigor. Supporting transition to production activities, youll lead Production Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), First Article Inspection, and Quality Control Plan efforts and play a key role in Material Review Board, Change Control Board, and Risk Review Board.

We value diverse skills and experiences, so bring your unique qualifications to the table. Our team embraces diversity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If youre passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Develop partnerships with program and production leaders, IPTs, and support functions to drive issue resolution and implement improved processes.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategic and tactical Mission Assurance plans that will directly affect the program’s execution and influence.
• Lead and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability.
• Interpret command media in compliance to work being performed.
• Generation of new Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) projects to reduce costs on the program.
• Support implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning in accordance with AS9145, as applicable.

Qualification You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Working experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Working experience translating external and internal requirements and command media.
• Working experience in providing technical program support for manufacturing and/or design processes.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Six Sigma, Lean, and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications.
• Experience in other functional areas such as engineering, supplier engineering, or operations.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.
• Technical understanding of PFMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Capability Assessments.
• Experience in hardware inspections and inspection standards.
• Passionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM) or SAP.
• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities.
• Ability to technically interface with various engineering disciplines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and apply resolution-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention.
• Effective verbal and written communication and networking skills.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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.

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

Location

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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