Operations Quality Engineer II at RTX in US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Job description

• Advanced Quality Control Techniques: Develop and implement rigorous quality control plans to ensure aerospace products meet top industry standards.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving: Enhance skills in identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigate the complex landscape of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop collaboration and communication skills by working closely with various teams to align on quality and performance goals.
• Continuous Improvement Practices: Implement and advocate for continuous improvement methodologies, enhancing quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing processes and product builds comply with Quality and Engineering requirements.
• Drive problem-solving projects and challenge the status quo through root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for corrective actions on nonconformities and design problems.
• Lead and drive alignment with quality and manufacturing engineers, program engineers, engineering management, operations, and shop floor personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Ensure projects and process control documentation comply with requirements, objectives, and contracts.
• Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers in a team environment.
• Read, write, and understand work instructions.
• Provide audit support.
• Utilize APQP methodology to manage the quality-production process.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of engineering experience, including quality engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience using root cause and corrective action tools.
• Previous experience using quality tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing GD&T.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong organizational, planning, and action plan execution capabilities.
• Ability to resolve high-complexity problems using structured techniques.
• Experience creating and performing holistic containment plans following a noncompliance event (Escape).
• Experience conducting and completing First Article Inspections or completing the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience interfacing with customers to support business needs.
• ASQ certifications.
• Experience using SAP (PRISM).
• Experience supporting AS9100 or equivalent audits.
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies including statistical software.
• Ability to comprehend and translate external and internal requirements into effective work instructions.
• Ability to understand drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines, and tool control.
• Level 4 Mission Assurance Certification (internal candidates only).

Skills

Required

• Quality engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Interpreting technical drawings
• Root cause and corrective action tools
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred

• Interpersonal skills
• Project management
• Structured problem-solving
• Holistic containment plans
• First Article Inspections
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Customer interfacing
• ASQ certifications

Benefits

• 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.
• The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.