Operations Quality Engineer II

Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-521 ~ 1601 N Plano Rd ~ PLANO BLDG EOI Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Operations Quality Engineer will provide quality engineering support to Raytheon programs to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements. 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. Perform product and process audits for compliance to various standards and product requirements. Coordinate resolution of nonconforming material with Engineering and Production Control teams. Support Optical process improvements initiatives. Support implementation of product Quality Control Plans  Lead and support root cause and corrective action activities 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. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).   Qualifications You Must Have  Typically requires a BS degree in STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math an two (2) years of experience in optical fabrication, inspection and handling.   In lieu of a STEM degree, a minimum six years (6) years of related optical manufacturing experience. Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management systems. Previous experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102) Experience interpreting and inspecting to Optical technical procedures, specifications, standards, and related engineering and manufacturing documents. Basis of Estimating experience – Proposal support and knowledge and budget estimating U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with team members, customers, and suppliers  Ability to exercise sound judgement and apply decision-making skills with appropriate supervisory intervention Perform autonomous, self-guided process and product assessments, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize. Familiar with 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 with GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing measurement resources and practices. Experience working in an aerospace-related manufacturing environment Familiarity with Project Management techniques Familiarity with microelectronic fab, manufacturing and assembly What We Offer Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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 Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 bene