Factory Quality Engineer - 3rd shift - 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.At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is looking for an experienced Factory Quality Engineer to join the Effectors Operations Quality team supporting a face paced, multi value stream in our Tucson, AZ factory. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter capable of driving quality requirements, manufacturing objectives, continuous improvement, and achieving results in a matrixed environment.This position supports a manufacturing effort that requires the ability to operate in a challenging and dynamic environment where successful quality execution is a key contributor to overall success.Note - A 3rd shift differential of 12% will be paid. The working schedule will begin at 10:00pm and finish at 6:30am, with some flexibility. What You Will Do Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policiesDevelop strong working relationships with the touch labor, factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMARegular data analysis; development and usage of actional metrics.  Generation and publication of 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 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 needsDevelopment and release of First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and internal stakeholders to manage issuesConduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositionsQualifications You Must Have Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)Minimum of five (5) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering or related technical disciplineExperience with interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, and manufacturing process experience in one of the following areas (assembly, inspection, test)Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systemsThe ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance prior to the start date.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.Qualifications We PreferCompetency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniquesExperience 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 AS9102 First Article Inspection RequirementsExperience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)High computer proficiency, including skills working with Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)ASQ Certifications preferredWhat We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Assistance is provided to eligible new hires.This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/