Senior Manager, Quality Systems & Compliance

Date Posted: 2026‑05‑14 | Country: United States of America | Location: Tucson, AZ (800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd, BLDG 800) | Role Type: Onsite | Security Clearance: Secret (active required after day 1). We are seeking a Senior Manager to oversee the Internal Quality Management System (QMS) at our Tucson, AZ location and to support other Raytheon sites as needed. The role requires a strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001:2015, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. What You Will Do: Lead, conduct, and plan internal QMS audits for compliance to the AS9100 series of standards in support of the Raytheon Quality Management System. Perform all formal responsibilities of a Senior Manager and Lead Auditor such as audit team selection; audit planning; representing the audit team with Raytheon’s site stakeholders; conducting opening and closing meetings and daily debriefs with stakeholders; completing an audit report; and issuing, reviewing, approving formal corrective actions while overseeing a team. Serve as liaison and interface to the Enterprise Audit Team during site audits, facilitate the Enterprise Audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions. Serve as liaison and interface to Raytheon’s Certification body during site certification or recertification audits; facilitate NQA audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions; prepare the sites for the Enterprise and NQA Audits. Perform other audits as deemed appropriate at the sites. Facilitate corrective action responses with process owners, including advanced root cause analysis resources; ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and closed as scheduled. Analyze audit performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement; recommend and facilitate Enterprise level improvement initiatives and actions. Conduct comprehensive audit preparation and planning based on historical and current performance data; schedule internal audits based on risk and in support of Certification Body, Enterprise and other applicable audits while ensuring each Raytheon site has a full QMS audit annually. Guide coverage of ISO9001/AS9100 requirements; travel up to 50%. Qualifications – Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience. At least eight (8) years of QMS auditing experience within the Aerospace Industry. Working experience in auditing to the AS9100 standards. American Society for Quality Certification/Certified Quality Auditor Certification (ASQ/CQA) Certification or equivalent. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Qualifications – We Prefer: Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) Certification. Lead Auditor Certification. Ability to function effectively without direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to manage teams. What We Offer: We offer a total rewards package that includes compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development and recognition programs, parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Salary Range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD annually (good faith estimate based on experience). Security Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of State website. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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 in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney