Supplier Quality Engineer
Harlow

Summary:
An opportunity for a Senior SQA to support and lead the development of our suppliers, processes & people.
Ensure the integrity of Raytheon products, materials and processes satisfy business, customer and regulatory requirements by
Support and lead the development of our suppliers, processes and people and facilitating and supporting with the identification, implementation and flow-down of required customer, company and regulatory requirements and providing assurance through RESA activities and continuous improvement.

Main Duties:
Supplier Development, Interaction and Oversight
Development of professional working relationships with suppliers and be the interface on quality matters including requirements flow down and verification of compliance with assigned suppliers and areas of responsibility
Plan, implement and conduct Raytheon Enterprise Supplier Audits (RESA) to improve processes, reduce risk and assure compliance
Ensure clear communication with suppliers & identify opportunities for supplier development
Supplier flow down of APQP/PPAP and all technical requirements
Ensure clear communication of requirements to be met and maintained to satisfy the Quality Management System
Develop and apply statistical techniques to support process management
Develop and apply work practices including FMEA, MSA, PPAP
Ensure suppliers are able to establish root cause
Validate corrective and preventative measures
Monitor supplier quality performance & quality defects and lead improvement activities
Introduce the application of quality tools and techniques to facilitate the monitoring, reporting and resolution of quality issues
Conduct source inspections
Conduct Independent test witnessing and First Article Reports (on site or at suppliers)
Ensure continued awareness of external standards and regulatory requirements

Documentation
Raise and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), ensuring level of detail and severity is applied, monitor supplier progress and ensure SCAR closure is achieved in a timely manner
Ensure contractual and Quality requirements are fully understood, met and flowed down to the required level, including suppliers and sub-contractors
Update and maintain quality records (including SCARS, 8D's, QCI and customer returns, complaints, audits and inspection plans)
Review and ensure the processing of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR's)
Generate, review and maintain Quality, Supplier Quality and Configuration Management Plans
Update & maintain SCAR reports and action trackers
Ensure timely processing of returns (escalating as appropriate)

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Experience in a Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering Organisation
Basic understanding of configuration and data control processes and procedures
Ability to review & interpret drawings and test reports
Conversant with requirements of AS9100 and/or ISOTS16949
Internal Auditor or training to AS9100 and/or ISO/TS 16949
Degree/HNC/HND/equivalent in an Engineering discipline
Supplier quality experience at a similar level ideally within an electronics manufacturing environment

Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance

Desirable:
Knowledge of CCA, box build (mechanical manufacturing knowledge)
Working knowledge of IPC soldering std.
Good level of commercial awareness

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:
25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's.
Enhanced sick pay scheme
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
37hr working week, with an early finish Friday/9 day fortnight (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

Diversity:
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.
As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' Employee Recognition.
Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers. 166912
Raytheon Technologies 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, disability or veteran status.