Supplier Quality Product Commodity (SQPC) Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Remote

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Product Commodity (SQPC) Engineer for the Distribution and SMI Team is the primary quality interface between Raytheon’s organization and the external supply base for key commodity suppliers.  The SQPC is responsible for the Quality performance, Business Level Management, and development of key suppliers.   The SQPC will perform as a unified quality voice working closely with supply chain in strategic commodity plans, source selection and risk mitigation activities at our key and critical Distribution and SMI suppliers.  The SQPC role includes execution of Supplier Assessments, continuous improvement projects, contract related quality assessments, and problem resolution.  The SQPC represents Raytheon professionally and supports Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals in the supply base.

Location Information:

This position is a remote assignment as a Supplier Quality Product Commodity Engineer. Candidate must live within 30 miles of a major airport to accommodate travel of up to 40% to suppliers.

NOTE: this position does not provide relocation assistance.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Developing process improvement strategies and risk mitigation activities to be utilized across supply base / commodities
• Closely interface with external and internal customers and key partners to establishing effective relationships
• Leverage quality best practices to influence business decision-makers, ensuring efforts focus on customer priorities and mission success requirements
• Assessing subcontractor/supplier quality capabilities and compliance throughout the program life cycle to achieve full program objectives
• Must have the ability to manage and impact multiple levels of stakeholders
• Identifying supplier risk and systemic performance issues ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are identified and implemented with closure plans
• Working with other Quality functions and cross teams, to affect rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills
• Supporting supplier assessments, audits, and reviews

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years relevant experience
• Experience working within commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and standards - AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, AS9145
• Experience managing and leading suppliers with Root Cause Corrective Action methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Experience working manufacturing lean improvement initiatives
• Experience in collecting and analyzing supplier data
• 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:

• Six Sigma, Lean and / or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test and delivery
• Experience in collaborating with engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence.  Ability to summarize complicated technical topics quickly and concisely

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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