Quality Assurance Engineer – Raytheon Sensors in Glenrothes

Raytheon UK takes immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.

About the role:

Raytheon is looking for a Quality Engineer for the Sensors & Radar Business Area. Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, this role shall be responsible for delivering Quality Assurance in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy across the Sensors business unit. The QA Engineer shall also be integrated and aligned to the respective program team(s). Working as part of the QA Team, conducting day-to-day Quality Assurance activities whilst engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Writing and reviewing Quality Plans, customer or official standard documentation
• Ability to review & interpret technical drawings and/or test
• Developing and maintaining sound, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Working Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI), AS9102
• Performing audits of products and processes within a program or business
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels and technical SMEs
• Guiding and supporting other team members and stakeholders in the needs of the business from a Compliance and QA perspective
• Using SAP for QA related activities
• Working with suppliers to resolve Quality Issues

Knowledge/Experience:

• Self-starter, flexible and positive attitude. Team Player
• Knowledge of or conversant with Standards ISO9001 and or AS9100
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Internal Auditing and 8Ds, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) methodologies, GEMBA
• Stakeholder Management and a proactive approach to risk reduction and continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills at all business levels
• Working knowledge of SAP for QA activities
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering Organisations

Desirable:

• ISO Auditor Trained (ISO9001 and or AS9100)
• Awareness of IPC soldering std
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP, AQAPs
• QPulse

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Quality Management System processes and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts
• Lead Quality Working Groups to diagnose and mitigate product non-conformities identified internally and externally. RCCA and Non-Conformance Management
• Providing advice to all Program Leads on the quality aspects of the work being undertaken
• Ensuring compliance with standards, identifying issues, recommending solutions, and creating quality documentation
• Defect investigation to identify/address root cause
• Perform the quality activities within the Sensors Programs in support of the Design activities, respective Quality Assurance Plans i.e. First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, support to Quality Assurance Working Groups, checks on incoming and outgoing products i.e. Certificates of Conformance
• Conducting Internal Audits with effective and timely monitoring and status reporting for assigned owners of audit findings
• Assist the Engineering & Manufacturing teams define requirements for new products
• Customer liaison on any External Customer visits, quality audits or meetings
• Concession management, Quality support to the technical design organization and program reviews

Benefits and Work Culture:

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture:

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed
• More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

RTX Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

Equal Employment Opportunity: RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.