Quality Engineer I

About the Role

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is seeking a talented, dynamic, and experienced Quality Engineer (QE) to provide technical and strategic support to programs at RVS, supporting the factory in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do

• Implement Quality Engineering responsibilities as a member of the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (MAIPT).
• Work independently and be able to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for Mission Assurance, ensuring partners fully understand the technical and quality requirements of supported programs.
• Lead Corrective Action Request (CAR) and continuous improvement activities with an emphasis on 8D, Six Sigma, Lean practices, and other critical thinking improvement methods.
• Ensure Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements and verification, including the transition of design to production.
• Support relationships with key suppliers to ensure compliant materials are delivered to RVS according to schedule.
• Support incoming inspection teams and provide technical guidance to drive continuous improvement in the RVS procurement process.
• Collaborate with RVS engineering and manufacturing to acquire an in-depth understanding of the technical and quality requirements of our products/components.
• Maintain positive relationships with program administration, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• DoD Clearance: Secret - Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficient in the use of Six-Sigma tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PARETO chart).
• Experience in the infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry.
• Experience with statistical and metrics software (e.g., Minitab).
• AS9102 First Article experience.
• Experience with Root Cause & Corrective Action methodology (RCCA, 8D, 5WHYs).
• Experience with factory systems and software (e.g., SAP, Windchill).
• Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC) & Rolled Throughput Process data capture.
• Experience in reading and understanding mechanical drawings with basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with inspection and quality disposition of electronics, materials (ceramics & substrates) & mechanical components.
• Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.