Sr. Manager, Program Supplier Quality

Date Posted:
2025-04-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, 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. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
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.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Program Supplier Quality individual leads, directs, and mentors a team of Program Supplier Quality Engineers supporting a Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).

The PSQM must demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and effectively manage risks and challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic program with strong customer engagement and experience in early development stages, design phases, and the transition to production programs.

The PSQM will manage supplier execution for engineering lab development, assembly, integration, and test of various hardware configurations, and will be involved in design verification, qualification efforts, demonstration tests, and flight test events.

The PSQ Manager works within integrated teams to analyze, control, and execute actions which predict risks and prevents risks from being realized. This position works to improve product quality by systemically analyzing and validating measurement system capability for accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, and stability over time; analyzing product performance using statistical methods to understand root cause, identify significant variances to predicted/targeted values; and translating, analyzing, and prioritizing customer needs and company policy and objectives into quality performance standards.

This position is a Tucson, Arizona based onsite role and does not provide relocation assistance.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Coordinate the activities of a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, being responsible for their performance and results
• Support and coach the development and growth of the team
• Interpret quality requirements and assist suppliers in the development of robust processes
• Ensure flow down of requirements to sub-tier suppliers
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards, and provide guidance to suppliers in implementing necessary improvements.
• Identify and correct both systemic performance issues and individual part / program risks
• Implement effective Root Cause and Corrective / Preventive Action, to include FRACAS investigations as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate supplier quality issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure high-quality standards are consistently met
• Support supplier maintenance efforts such as recurring audits, First Article Inspection Report progress, special process upkeep, and certification maintenance.
• Work as the liaison between the Program and Subcontractor
• Contribute to the development and periodic reporting of program(s) key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier quality performance
• Act as a key stakeholder in the organization's strategic development and process harmonization, working to integrate best-in-class supplier quality practices and standards across the newly expanded International Supplier Quality organization
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to provide updates on supplier quality performance and contribute to strategic decision-making

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM related field of study to include Engineering, Math, Computer Science or other related technical field of study.
• Minimum 10 years prior quality engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years quality engineering experience
• Experience with Supplier Quality Management
• Experience with commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and/or standards of a commercial equivalent with any of the following: AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, ISO-9001, AS9145
• Experience with Military/Defense or Aerospace Industry specifications/standards
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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
• Experience working offsite / independently

What We Offer :

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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