Program Quality Lead

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-14
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA
**Position Role Type:**

Hybrid
**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.

We are seeking a **Program Quality Lead** to join the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) team primarily supporting the production phase of Sentinel Radar programs at Raytheon’s Forest, MS location in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate will provide in-depth knowledge of Quality Management System requirements and work within integrated teams to evaluate, control and improve product quality.

They will focus on overseeing continuous improvement projects and driving Root Cause and Corrective Action efforts.

This position will partner closely with Supplier Assurance, guiding engagements at suppliers to reduce overall product lifecycle cost, risk, and improve customer deliverable products.

**This position is a hybrid role for Raytheon’s Forest, Mississippi location.**

**This position includes ~50% domestic travel to suppliers.**

**The selected applicant will work with the hiring manager to set schedule.**

**What You Will Do** **:**

+ Develop partnerships with program and production managers, IPTs, and support functions to drive issue resolution and implement improved processes.
+ Guide root cause investigations, facilitate corrective actions, implement closed loop process controls and continuous improvement methods to increase product/process predictability and capability.
+ Interpret command media in compliance to work being performed.
+ Execute product quality strategies using tools such as PFMEA, Product Process Verification (PPV) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
+ Interpret mechanical/electrical prints

**Qualifications You Must Have** **:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of related experience in the following areas;
+ Experience interfacing with various engineering disciplines
+ Experience working with customers, suppliers and in a team environment.
+ Experience exercising judgment and applying solutions with appropriate supervisory intervention.
+ Experience using Quality tools, including Pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, and process mapping.
+ Experience comprehending and translating external and internal requirements and command media.
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

**Qualifications We Prefer** **:**

+ Experience applying verbal and written communication and networking skills
+ Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
+ Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
+ Experience using descriptive statistics and statistical control methodologies
+ Experience facilitating cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-Sigma, Lean manufacturing)
+ Experience applying technical concepts such as PFMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Capability Assessments
+ Experience using Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM) or SAP
+ Experienced user of presentation tools such as Microsoft Office PPT
+ Experienced user of MS Excel
+ Experience applying GD&T tools sufficient to interpret design intent
+ Experience using common PDM for accessing, reviewing, and managing engineering documentation
+ Current Secret clearance

**What We Offer** **:**

+ Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a 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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

**Additional Information:**

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

**_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._**

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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._

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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.

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