Principal Hardware Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Andover, MA

Full-time - Senior

Andover, MA

10,001+ employees

About the position

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Hardware Quality Engineer to join the Operations Quality - Continuous Improvement team. This role focuses on ensuring product and process quality, emphasizing product compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The engineer will leverage hands-on manufacturing experience to baseline factory metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, TUH, etc.) and identify top drivers for improvement.
• Forecast future demand for top drivers and prioritize areas of opportunity using Return on Investment (ROI).
• Engage with Manufacturing Defect Prevention Teams to align on top priorities and drive corrective actions.
• Perform process walks and operator observations to drive process enhancements.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives including PFMEA, control plans, and SPC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering, or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
• Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test).
• Experience in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Development and usage of quality metrics to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Shainin Red X methodologies.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/AS9145 and tools like PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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