Principal Factory Quality Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:2026-06-03 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)Position Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​Security Clearance Type: Secret - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world 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.Job Summary:Operations Quality has an opening for a Factory Quality Engineer at our Tucson, AZ facility who will interface with the factory teams supporting transition to production lifecycle activities, production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, preparation for audits, and mentoring junior Quality Engineers. The position is based in Tucson, AZ and requires onsite presence. The quality engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following in the next section.Responsibilities to Anticipate: Train, coach, and mentor quality engineersDevelop strong working relationships with the factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMALead continuous improvement activities to help reach departmental and enterprise-wide goalsSupport factory and program alignment meetings to ensure priorities are properly alignedVerify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policiesRegularly generate and publish Quality metricsFacilitate 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 necessarySupport work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration managementDevelopment and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needsRegularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issueQualifications You Must Have:Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering or related disciplineExperience in supporting design and/or manufacturing processManufacturing process experience (assembly, inspection, test) to include familiarity with J-STD 001Previous experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool controlExperience with AS9102 First Article Inspection RequirementsExperience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systemsActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceThe ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearanceQualifications We Value:Experience in PRISM, CABS, Business Warehouse, and RCASStrong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholdersCompetency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniquesExperience with the PCB processKnowledge of EAC (estimate at complete), MRP (material resource planning), and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) to understand what drives factory decisionsExperience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliersExperience in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression AnalysisExperience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Strong written and verbal communication and networking skillsSix Sigma and/or ASQ CertificationData analysis; development and usage of actionable metricsHigh computer proficiency, including skills working with Microsoft ToolsLearn More & Apply NowOur 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.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 security c