Associate Director Program Supplier Assurance

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on 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. 

We are currently seeking a seasoned professional for our Program Supplier Assurance (PSA) Associate Director position for our Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit.  The selected candidate can be Remote with nominal travel.

The Program Supplier Assurance Associate Director position is a program-facing role that is responsible for effectively leading a multi-disciplined department of approximately 20 Program Supplier Assurance Engineers (PSAE) within APS which includes two SSBU – Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) and the Electro-Optical & Infrared Solutions (EOIRS).  PSAE personnel provide Mission Assurance and Supplier Assurance solutions for supplier selection and to ensure good parts and services are received from the supply chain. They work collaboratively with our internal functional counterparts to ensure requirements flow down and Technical Data Packages will result in product that performs in the system or services that meet performance requirements. They conduct supplier oversight through requirements reviews, support of writing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW), implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) at suppliers and perform supplier risk assessments. They perform robust containment, root cause, corrective action and validation of supplier caused defects.

What You Will Do:

• Program facing manager that provides technical and functional leadership to the organization in the area of Program Supplier Assurance.
• Engage with APS Programs to ensure that all aspects of supplier quality are addressed.
• Will be the interface between Programs and partner with cross functional teams and the more general Supplier Assurance organization.
• Support Supplier Assurance initiatives and improvement projects.
• Continuously drive the department’s technical, program, and supplier assurance process skills.
• Effectively staff programs in order to provide the required innovation, efficiency, effectiveness, capability and capacity to meet the SBU and SSBU business needs.
• Support monthly APS level Major Business Reviews (MBR) and Operations Review
• Support monthly Raytheon Supplier Assurance Operations Review
• Support Program gate reviews as an independent reviewer.
• Manage labor and non-labor budgets to meet organizational funding targets.
• Drive and review actionable metrics to assure improvement plans and actions are being addressed.
• Accountable for providing high integrity supplier selection options to programs that will ensure program cost, schedule and delivery targets are met.
• Drives effective deployment of process initiatives including the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deployment and growth and maintenance of department processes that support Supplier Assurance.
• Accountable for employee performance including organizational and individual goal setting, career counseling, and employee development which are aligned to product roadmaps and resource allocation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
  • Relevant experience is prior Quality, Manufacturing or Project Management experience
• Experience in both personnel and program or project management
• Experience in supplier management, quality, performance, and/or auditing
• Experience preparing and facilitating briefs and presentations
• Continuous Improvement and process improvement experience (e.g. APQP/PPAP and Customer-Oriented Results & Excellence-CORE) for defect/error mitigation
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Six Sigma, Lean, and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQE, CQM/OE, CSQE, CQA, CRE, etc.)
• Proven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers/ customers.
• Experience in DoD product and process oversight including requirements, build, integration, test, and delivery.
• Experience in engineering, development, project planning, and collaborating remotely.
• Past experience working in a large / matrixed organization interfacing with multiple levels (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Production Control, Program Leadership, and/or Customers)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 Requirements for APQP & PPAP, and FAI Standard AS9102.
• Experience working with one or more of the following aerospace or commercial equivalent preventative tools – Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean Manufacturing, Control Plans, other process improvement tools
• General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
• Strong technical engineer with excellent communication skills that exhibits presence and influence and self-managed technical contributor
• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities
• Able to effectively work multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop plans to demonstrate continuous improvement for out-of-phase defects

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 Eligibility – None.  No relocation available for this role.

Learn more & apply now!

Please consider the following role type definition 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 the ability to obtain a security clearance.  The Defense Industrial Clearance Office (DISCO), and 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  

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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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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