Provide technical knowledge & process capability expertise to improve supplier performance
Be involved in all phases of product life cycles from proposal development, new product development, advanced manufacturing initiatives through production implementation
Ensure technical data packages are complete and accurate and that supplier technical performance meets objectives of quality, cost and schedule
Drive Raytheon design requirements to improve manufacturing and quality capabilities of suppliers
Initiate continuous and measurable design and process improvement of supplier hardware for affordability
Communicate and translate technical data packages to suppliers
Conduct supplier engagements related to capability, capacity, opportunity and risk
Perform technical evaluations in support of cost and price analysis
Manage supplier requests for product and process changes
Manage non-conforming products and drive root cause and corrective action
Prioritize and execute improvement opportunities and communicate technical health of suppliers to stakeholders
Collaborate with and mentor teammates and provide subject matter expertise to team members and suppliers
Support domestic travel as needed and visit local supplier facilities
Requirements
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
Relevant experience in at least one: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing & quality systems or technical supplier management
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, etc.)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required
Domestic travel up to 60% of the time; driving up to 300-mile radius with some flying as needed
Maintain a home office
Experience with Manufacturing Engineering in a manufacturing / factory environment (preferred)
Active DoD clearance (preferred)
Experience with any of the following commodities: CCA/PWB/Flex, Antenna/Power/Networks, Cables/Harnesses/Integrated Assy/Electronic Components or RF (preferred)
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementprioritizationexecutiontechnical expertise