Sr. Quality Engineer

Location

AZ859: RMS Rita Road Bldg  South Rita Road Building 9022, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

Factory Quality Engineer – Operations Quality is seeking an experienced engineer who will interface with factory teams supporting production, first article inspections, creating and maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparing for audits. This position is based in Tucson, AZ and requires onsite presence.

• Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
• Regularly generate and publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics
• Facilitate and lead cross‑functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non‑conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB)
• Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non‑conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary
• Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management
• Develop and maintain inspection instructions, ensuring they meet the technical data package requirements and production needs
• Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Participate in daily status meetings with factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issues
• Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of experience in a related quality, operations, engineering, or discipline
• Experience supporting design and/or manufacturing process
• Manufacturing process experience in assembly, inspection, or test
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, process disciplines, and tool control
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to the start date (U.S. citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance prior to the start date

• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System
• Existing DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and working well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in auditing process and product/ process improvements in the factory or at suppliers
• Experience with AS9145 – Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Six Sigma or ASQ Certification
• Data analysis and development and usage of actionable metrics

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is $86,800 - $165,200 USD. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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 depend on the business unit and whether 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 coverage by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of…