Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Date Posted:2026-06-24 Country:United States of America Location:US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.We are seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of Operations Quality – Continuous Improvement Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Continuous Improvement Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement.You will be a key player working with leaders in Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Engineering to solve problems & drive improvements on our nation’s most advanced defense systems. You will be a member of a trusted, high-impact team: embedded within programs and integrated into the factory, this team leverages CORE, APQP, and RCCA principles to elevate quality and deliver measurable results.What you will do:Baseline factory metrics (Scrap, Rework, FPY, TUH, etc.), identify top drivers, forecast future demand for top drivers and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.Engage MFG DPT teams to ensure alignment on top priorities (using baseline data and future forecast) to drive containment, Root Cause Analysis and associated Corrective Action Implementation.Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.Help drive standardized data entry to improve data analysis cycle time.Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) and get alignment from Program and MFG teams for identified CI project opportunities.Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.Identify opportunities for improvements to be leveraged across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs.Qualifications You Must Have:Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study and a minimum of five (5) years related Quality Engineering experience.Manufacturing process experience in one of the following: (assembly, inspection, test)Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions.Experience building and maintaining relationships with other functions, customers, suppliers, and partners (both internal and external to Raytheon)Experience with using Quality metrics to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications.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 Value:Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques. Motivated self-starter and ability to influence others in a cross functional organizationStrong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systemsCORE, Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, ASQ CertificationsProficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mappingExperienced in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis, and APQP / AS9145Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis and Design of ExperimentsAble to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applicationsExperience interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control.Understanding of MRP and Shop Floor Management Tools (PRISM (SAP), CMES) Existing US DoD Secret (or higher) clearanceWhat We Offer:Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: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.Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Offic