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Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 85 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.



Integrated Defense Systems ( IDS ) is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security. Headquartered in Tewksbury, MA, IDS employs more than 13,500 people worldwide and generated $5.1 billion in 2008 sales.



Bring your talent and skills to the following IDS team:





Quality:







The Raytheon IDS Quality organization assures that functional products are delivered to the program areas using quality and effectiveness throughout the product life cycle. Our goal is to establish, oversee and coordinate quality policy and practices ensuring alignment to Raytheon and IDS and enabling Mission Assurance







Position Description:



A Sr. Principal Quality Supplier Engineer position is in a high paced Military Aerospace Environment. Sr. Principal Quality Supplier Engineer have management responsibility for an assigned set of suppliers within a geographical region with a primary focus on suppliers providing Mechanical Structures, Microwave Assemblies and/or High Volume. In the management of suppliers, the Sr. Principal Quality Supplier Engineer relies on his supplier quality, special process and program management skill sets in the performance of quality engagements, process assessments, product qualifications and product acceptance. The Sr. Principal Quality Supplier Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement and results for assigned suppliers.







Sr. Principal Quality Supplier Engineer



Basic Qualifications:



*Minimum 8 years experience with Special Process Management (Welding, Brazing, Painting, Plating, Non Destructive Testing & Heat Treat).

*Minimum 8 years experience with Quality Program Management for suppliers providing Mechanical Structures, Microwave Assemblies and/or High Volume.



Minimum 8 years experience with performance of pre and post award assessments, technical data package to manufacturing data package assessments, product acceptance and process evaluations at supplier'™s facilities: Quality Systems, Technical Capability and Manufacturing Process & Capacity.



Minimum 8 years experience with problem resolution of technical issues, monitor supplier performance data to identify trends, analyzes opportunities for continuous improvement, implements supplier improvement actions and implements Lean Manufacturing.



Minimum 8 years experience working with collaboratively with Cross Business Teams and Integrated Business Teams to direct, improve, and control processes and performance



B.S. Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering







Desired Qualifications:





*Advanced knowledge and experience in the management of Special Processes; Welding, Brazing, Painting, Plating, Non Destructive Testing and Heat Treating.







*In-depth knowledge of commodity manufacturing operations; Machining, Metal Fabrication Techniques and assembly of Large Mechanical Structures







*Ability to translate Military and Industry specifications/standards into flow down quality and qualification requirements for purchased material







*Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, test, inspection, Military Workmanship, manufacturing an assembly methods







*Able to lead in a cross-functional team environment with no supervision







*Evaluate and approve supplier corrective& preventive action plans.







*Ability to exercise sound judgments and apply decision making skills







*Development and Management of Supplier Control Plans







*Excellent inter-personal and communication skills







*Computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications







*Home office base set-up with extensive travel to supplier facilities using personal vehicle, or some air travel when necessary







*Program or Project Management experience







*Quality Certifications: CQM, CQE, CQA







*Welding Certification: CWI







*Non Destructive Testing: Level III Certifications

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.