Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (SQE)

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 Vision Systems (RVS) has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for over 70 years, and it continues to be one of the industry stakeholders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications. RVS is seeking a talented, dynamic and experienced Quality Engineer (SQE). This diverse and multi-disciplinary position will provide technical and strategic support to all programs at RVS supporting our factory located in Goleta, CA.

This is an onsite position in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT).
• Work independently and be able to travel domestically up to 15% of the time.
• You will be the point of contact (POC) for Mission Assurance responsible for ensuring our suppliers fully understand the technical and quality requirements.
• Lead corrective action request (CAR) and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean practices and other critical thinking improvement methods and resources.
• Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including the transition of design to production
• Support relationships with key suppliers to make sure that compliant materials are delivered to RVS according to schedule.
• Support incoming inspection teams and provide technical guidance to suppliers to drive continuous improvement in RVS supply chain capabilities.
• Collaborate with RVS engineering and manufacturing to acquire in depth understanding of the technical and quality requirements of our products/components.
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years related professional engineering experience
• Experience with Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO9001
• Experience with Root Cause & Corrective Action methodology (RCCA, 8D, 5WHYs)
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using Six-Sigma tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PARETO chart)
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Minitab)
• AS9102 First Article experience
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill)
• Infrared industry, semiconductor processing or DoD industry experience
• Strong technical background combined with solid engineering and high-tech manufacturing experience
• Experience executing and supporting PPAP, SCAR and Continuous Improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC) & Rolled Throughput Process data capture
• Experience reading and understanding mechanical, material &electrical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with inspection and quality disposition of electronics, materials (ceramics & substrates) & mechanical components
• Experience collaborating with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What We Offer:

• 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.