**Date Posted:** 2025-06-25 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA **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:** DoD Clearance: Secret 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. As part of the Operations Quality Engineering team, the Principal Operations Quality Engineer will assure product and process quality with emphasis on Product Compliance to contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. You will have a great and direct impact in our Customer Satisfaction. **What You Will Do** + Use critical thinking resources and methods to improve product and process design; minimize inspection; resolve manufacturing defects/problems; complete specialized quality functions such as data preparation, analyses, and reporting. + Engage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on top priorities to drive containment, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) implementation. + Identify potential escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and RCCA. + Perform verification and validation of improvements to assure effectiveness of Corrective Actions. + Train and mentor new or less experienced Operations Quality Engineers. + Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) process and complete Frist Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). + Conduct product / process and area assessments. + Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce defects. + Lead and support factory and product process improvements. + Identify opportunities for improvements to be leverage across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs. + Lead and facilitate Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) on processes to prevent product defects and mitigate risk. + Develop product Quality Control Plans. + Develop product acceptance techniques and plans. + Support hardware quality drawing & design reviews. + Assure Special Test Equipment (STE) and tooling comply with approved assembly and tooling drawings, assembly instructions, test procedures and metrology requirements. + Act on all applicable material, product and equipment alerts to prevent impact to product reliability using the nonconformance and/or purge process. + Manage dropped and damaged hardware processing and incident reporting. + Ensure calibration of measurement equipment and lead Out of Tolerance (OOT) investigations. **Qualifications You Must Have** + Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study and 8 years related Quality Engineering experience or manufacturing experience + Experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environments and working with DOD prime contractors. + Experience with industry quality and technical standards to include AS9100 or ISO9001 + Manufacturing process experience in one of the following: (assembly, inspection, test) + Experience with electronics manufacturing and assembly. + Experience with customer interface for product acceptance and/or corrective action response + Experience in Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) and initiating / implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions. + Experience in development / usage of Quality metrics to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications. + Previous experience with MRP systems and Shop Floor Management Tools (SAP, and/or CMES). + Experience interpreting drawings, work instructions, Bill of Materials (BOMs), consumable materials control, process disciplines and tool control. + 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. **Qualifications We Prefer** + Experience with project / program bid and proposal development. + Thorough organizational, collaborative and communication skills. + Knowledge and inspection application of J-STD-001. + Certified J-STD-001 inspector + Knowledge with the application of Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) (AS9145). + Practical experience of CORE/Six Sigma methodologies. + Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques. + Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping. + Experienced in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis. + Experience with Total Quality Control (TQC) or Operator Self-Verification programs. + Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments. + Project Management Professional Certification. + Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. **What 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. Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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/clearances/c10978.htm The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not 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 whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. _RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.