Factory Quality Engineer - Weekend 4th Shift

Overview We are seeking an experienced Factory Quality Engineer to join the Effectors Operations Quality team at RTX in Tucson, AZ. The role supports a fast‑paced, multi‑value‑stream factory and requires working weekend 12‑hour shifts (Friday–Sunday) with a shift differential. Responsibilities Verify product and process compliance with contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 QMS, and internal policy requirements. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with touch labor, factory and program leadership, and DCMA. Perform regular data analysis and create action metrics, including Generation and publication of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics. Facilitate and lead cross‑functional teams in failure analysis, root‑cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, identify non‑conformances, provide solutions, track issues to closure, and lead Corrective Action Boards (CAB). Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non‑conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary. Support work instruction development and maintenance, reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and ensuring configuration management. Develop and maintain inspection instructions, ensuring they meet technical data package requirements and production needs. Develop and release First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102. Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and internal stakeholders to manage issues. Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red‑rack dispositions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience in quality, operations, engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, BOMs, consumables control, and manufacturing processes in assembly, inspection, or test. Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems. Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF clearance prior to the start date. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to the start date; U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques. Experience leading cross‑functional teams in auditing processes and product/process improvement in the factory or at suppliers. Experience with product/process failure mode analysis and regression analysis. Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements. Experience with AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). High computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio). ASQ certifications preferred. Benefits & Compensation Salary range: $86,800–$165,200 USD. Relocation assistance is available for eligible new hires. RTX offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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. Additional short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreement. Location Tucson, Arizona – 801E Hermans Rd, Building801 (external site). Security Clearance Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and/or an ATF clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. RTX provides affirmative action employment opportunities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr