Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Camden, Arkansas
Work Arrangement: On-Site
About This Opportunity
Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S), a dynamic and fast-growing joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael, is seeking a results-driven Supplier Quality Engineer to support the execution of major defense programs, including Iron Dome AUR production, Marine Corps Medium Range Intercept (MRIC), and future Air Defense systems.
This is a critical on-site role overseeing a key R2S supplier, where you'll be accountable for performance, quality controls, and on-time delivery. We're looking for an experienced professional with a proven 10-year track record of successful process improvement in energetic production who is ready to make an immediate impact on mission-critical programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess supplier processes through comprehensive data analysis, process audits, and product inspections
- Promote supplier performance and process improvement opportunities by providing detailed reports and briefings to suppliers, program offices, external customers, and government representatives
- Conduct thorough product inspections, identifying and recording defects as required
- Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) including:
- Issuing SCARs with sufficient detail to define findings
- Identifying root causes in collaboration with the supplier
- Defining corrective actions and implementation plans with the supplier
- Ensuring SCAR closure through verification and validation of corrective action implementation
- Act as the customer's advocate when quality issues are detected, ensuring concerns are properly addressed
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in energetic production and manufacturing processes
- Proven expertise in performing supplier process audits
- Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues at supplier sites
- Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing manuals
- Skilled at performing root cause analysis and developing and implementing corrective action plans
- Ability to write inspection reports, findings, and non-conformance documentation
- Accomplished at working with suppliers and communicating technical issues clearly
- Familiarity with special processes management
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM program
- Minimum 10 years of track record in process improvement within energetic production
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ISO Auditor certification
- Advanced STEM degree, preferably in Chemistry
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.