Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Onsite) - Military Veterans
at RTX (Formerly Raytheon Technologies)
Date Posted:
2024-07-15Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HVT01: S&IS (FUS) - Vergennes 100 Panton Rd, Vergennes, VT, 05491 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteJoin the cutting-edge team at Collins Aerospace in Vergennes, Vermont, as a Supplier Quality Engineer and take your career to thrilling new heights! This isn't just a job- it's your opportunity to lead the charge in driving unparalleled excellence and innovation within our supply chain. Make a monumental impact on the performance and efficiency of our production site while becoming an essential part of our dynamic, tight-knit Integrated Product Team (IPT).
In this exciting role, you'll harness your expertise to manage key subcontracts and sub-contract manufacturers, focusing on the mechanical, machining, wire harness, and CCA commodities. Your mission: forge powerful supplier partnerships that meet the exacting standards of quality, service, and cost efficiency demanded by Raytheon Technologies and Collins Aerospace.
We're looking for a standout professional with an in-depth understanding of AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001, combined with a robust background in lean techniques. Your ability to drive lean improvement initiatives with suppliers will spark transformative operational and quality advancements across our supply base.
This role offers an exciting mix of responsibilities, including leading Manufacturing Process Reviews, conducting Root Cause investigations, and representing Collins Supplier Quality in critical program reviews. You'll have the chance to influence all levels of the organization, showcasing your exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
Travel up to 35% domestically and internationally, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate. Seize this electrifying opportunity to elevate your career and be at the forefront of groundbreaking change at Collins Aerospace. Join us and make a lasting impact!
What YOU Will Do:
- Expertly analyze and interpret complex technical requirements, including electronics, motors, machined components, and missile program directives
- Strategically lead and manage Manufacturing Process Review activities with suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards
- Develop and deliver high-level quality data presentations to senior leadership and customer representatives within the CAB framework
- Assess and resolve nonconformances associated with supplier materials
- Facilitate coordination with suppliers on Root Cause Analysis investigations, overseeing the implementation and validation of effective Corrective Actions
- Represent Collins Supplier Quality in Failure Review Boards, Technical Interchange meetings, and other critical program reviews, both onsite and virtually as necessary
- Act as a pivotal Supply Chain liaison for Notice of Change (NOC) and supplier inquiries within the program
- Orchestrate and execute regular visits to key suppliers to verify corrective actions, conduct comprehensive Manufacturing Process Reviews, and perform Gemba walks as required
- Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate outstanding presentation skills, proficiently analyzing and presenting data to all tiers of leadership
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction
What YOU Will Learn:
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001, Quality Management System (QMS) standards
- Previous experience in conducting root cause analysis for moderate to complex nonconformities and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Previous experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Previous shop floor manufacturing experience or direct program support in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Supplier Management, Project Management and Change Management experience
- Expertise in manufacturing Special Processes & related industry organizations (Nadcap)
- Experience with continuous improvement, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc
- Experience in conducting supplier process and compliance audits
- AS9145, Six Sigma Green/Black belt, and/or CQE certifications
- Working knowledge/familiarity IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 Soldering experience, GD&T tolerancing, and AS9138
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Mission Systems:
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
#reempowerprogram
This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications:
- Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
- Have prior experience in functional area of interest
- Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Vergennes, VT
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RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
RTX consists of three highly specialized businesses:
- Collins Aerospace Specializes in advanced structures, avionics, connected aviation solutions, interiors, mission systems, and power and control systems that serve customers across the commercial, regional, business aviation and defense sectors.
- Pratt & Whitney Designs, manufactures and services the world's most advanced aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for commercial, military and business aircraft.
- Raytheon Creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible. Specializes in integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics and effectors.
Start your next mission with RTX
At RTX, we know and value the strategic and tactical talents that only veterans and military spouses can offer. Our military veterans work across all disciplines, lead our businesses, engineer our products and manage our supply chain. If you're ready to help us create trusted, innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world, join us. This is the moment your next mission begins.
To learn more, please visit: careers.rtx.com/global/en/militaryandveterans