Senior Hardware Quality Engineer Location: Andover, MA Job ID: #70440 Pay Range: $40-50 Secret Clearance 12 month contract Clearance not required to start, must be able to attain What is the primary mission of this role? We are seeking a Senior Hardware Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of Operations Quality Team. Here at Raytheon, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement. • What are the main functions of this role? (Describe the tasks this contractor will be doing. This includes daily activities and any deliverables the contractor will be responsible for while working for Raytheon.): o Conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C o Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation. o Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand. o Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team. o Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness. • Required Skill Sets: o Knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) o Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test) o Previous experience managing cross functional process improvement teams with technical expertise. o Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions o Experience in development/usage of Quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications. • Desired Skill Sets: o Utilizing software Net Inspect and Discuss o Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques. o Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems o Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications o Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping o Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing) • Years of Experience Required (if any): 2 years or equivalent job experience • Education Level Required: Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of two years related manufacturing experience or equivalent job experience • How will the contractor’s success be measured?: Completion of quality engineering tasks including but not limited too, conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand. Participation on Continuous improvement projects and in Defect Prevention Teams. Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.