Program Supplier Quality Engineer
RTXDate Posted: 2026-10-13

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG

 Position Role Type: Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's 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 brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join our team as a Program Supplier Quality Engineer (PSQE) supporting the Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit. The PSQE partners with the Program Quality Engineering team and interfaces with program and functional partners, across the full product life cycle, including technology and technical development, supplier flow downs, production/manufacturing, integration, test and sustainment, and ensures alignment with key industry standards and initiatives, including AS9100, AS9145 and APQP, to ensure that customer expectations and end-user objectives are satisfied. This is a “ Hybrid ” role based in New England or Texas. Occasional travel to Raytheon locations in New England (e.g., Woburn, MA; Andover, MA; Tewksbury, MA; Marlborough, MA; McKinney, TX) is anticipated approximately 10% of the time. Domestic travel to supplier locations is currently anticipated approximately 25% of the time. This is a Hybrid role . Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. What You Will Do : Serve as the primary quality interface between our organization and the external supply base. This role is pivotal in ensuring supplier compliance, driving process improvements, and mitigating risks. You will: Identify supplier risks and develop actionable engagement plans to mitigate these risks effectively. Ensure proper flow down of product and process requirements to sub-tier suppliers through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work. Interpret program requirements to ensure supply base understands and complies with these quality requirements. Collaborate with Engineering to resolve issues related to schematic drawings, nonconformance, and contractual compliance. Oversee and/or conduct on-site activities, including source surveillance, source inspections, First Article Verification (FAI), and corrective action reviews. Drive continuous product and process improvements within the supply base using tools such as Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), Product & Process Verifications, and methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean. Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes to enhance supplier performance and improve manufacturing processes. Provide performance feedback to suppliers and communicate quality information to internal stakeholders. Travel domestically to support supplier assessments, audits, and reviews. 25% travel is typical for supplier visits. What You Will Learn :…