Operations Quality Engineer onsite McKinney, TX

Date Posted:

2026-07-01



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As part of the Quality and Mission Assurance team in McKinney, TX, the Operations Quality Engineer will engage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on top priorities to drive containment, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) implementation.  You will lead or facilitate Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis on processes and products to prevent product defects and mitigate risk.  You will perform product and process audits and assessments for compliance to various standards and product requirements. You will Lead and support factory and product process improvements. You will have a great and direct impact on our Customer Satisfaction and delivery.

What You Will Do:

• Use critical thinking resources and methods to improve product design; minimize inspection; resolve manufacturing defects/problems; complete such specialized quality functions as data preparation, analyses, and reporting.
• Conduct product / process and area audits or assessments.
• Develop product acceptance techniques and plans.
• Lead First Article Inspection process and complete Frist Article Inspection Reports.
• Develop product Quality Control Plans.
• Support hardware quality drawing & design reviews.
• Support Mission Assurance requirements for an electronic assembly and integration area with high product mix where review and quality disposition of products is essential.
• Assure Special Test Equipment (STE) and tooling comply with approved assembly and tooling drawings, assembly instructions, test procedures and metrology requirements.
• Act on all applicable material, product and equipment alerts to prevent impact to product reliability using the nonconformance and/or purge process.
• Manage dropped and damaged hardware processing and incident reporting.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
  • Relevant experience is working in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Operations
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management systems
• Experience with electronics manufacturing and assembly
• Experience with Project Management, and Risk Assessment and Opportunity Management
• Experience with customer interface for product acceptance and/or corrective action response
• Previous experience delivering presentations and technical reports utilizing MS Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Thorough organizational, collaborative and communication skills
• Experience with metrology, measurement resources and practices
• Knowledge and inspection application of J-STD-001
• Knowledge with the application of Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) (AS9145)
• Practical experience of CORE/Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, Define/Measure/Analyze/Improve/Control (DMAIC), and Define/Measure/Analyze/Design/Verify (DMADV) ) and resources (e.g. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) )
• Experience in aerospace-related manufacturing environment
• Experience with project / program bid and proposal development
• Project Management Professional Certification
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer Certification

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Learn more & apply now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of War, 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

#LI-Onsite

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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