Director Supplier Quality Assurance

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. The Director of Supplier Quality Assurance is a key member of the Supplier Performance leadership team, responsible for a defined portion of Raytheon’s total supplier base. The Director will drive the proactive and reactive quality assurance activities, ensuring continuous capability and performance improvements. This role leads to the implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning across suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring installed adequate Capacity at the supplier and their sub-Tiers. The role should protect Raytheon’s production and reduce risk across all programs and business. Success will be measured in timely delivery of quality assured products (FAI and first-time yield of FAI), as well as ongoing supplier quality performance, and improvements, measured in escapes and PPM. This leader is accountable for developing and executing the Supplier Assurance strategy, enhancing supplier capability across a wide selection of production technologies. The director also builds, mentors, and grows a highly capable team to support long‑term business objectives. What You Will Do Lead qualification, assessment, and selection of program‑specific suppliers, including evaluation of capabilities, performance history, and understanding of flow‑down requirements. Oversee ongoing independent assessments of supplier quality and technical performance to ensure delivery of known‑good parts and services throughout the acquisition value stream. Implement and sustain APQP and statistical process control methodologies across the supply base. Partner closely with Programs, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality to drive supplier execution strategies and achieve SBU goals. Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for systemic or high‑risk supplier issues. Represent Raytheon on corporate sourcing and performance teams, translating corporate initiatives into supplier‑level execution. Manage suppliers technical and quality risks affecting cost, schedule, and performance across more than $10B in annual material sales. Develop, mentor, and grow a geographically and technologically diverse team, improving overall organizational capability. Serve as the senior interface with supplier executive leadership, customers, and corporate stakeholders, actively negotiating terms and managing divergent viewpoints when resolving performance gaps. Ability to travel 75% of time to supplier locations as needed. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of fourteen (14) years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience. Relevant experience is supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, or other engineering fields 14 years of experience applying APQP, statistical process controls, RCCA, and other quality methodologies. Experience within aerospace and defense or similarly complex industries Experience leading and mentoring technical teams U.S. Citizen - 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. Qualifications We Prefer Demonstrated end‑to‑end ownership of supplier manufacturing output, extending beyond traditional quality-focused responsibilities. Proven leadership experience cultivating a high-performance culture, with an emphasis on driving outcomes rather than managing tasks. Background in Supplier Quality within industries that require true end‑to‑end responsibility (such as automotive or similarly complex, regulated environments). Experience leading production operations for highly engineered products in competitive markets, including responsibility for performance, delivery, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated leadership of multi‑level teams (direct, indirect, matrixed) in a complex, global environment. Strong organizational partnership skills across engineering, operations, supply chain, program management, and finance. Ability to negotiate complex supplier performance issues and influence outcomes at executive levels. Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions and international markets. Background supporting defense programs, including familiarity with regulatory, contractual, and customer-specific requirements. Demonstrated capability building high‑performing teams in technical, mission‑critical domains. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Remote : This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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 We Are RTX 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms