Job Description

Make Quality Your Mission

At Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S), you’ll safeguard the integrity of mission‑critical defense products from concept through delivery. As our Aerospace Quality Systems Engineer, you’ll own end‑to‑end quality in a multi‑cell integration and test environment at our new East Camden, Arkansas production site. This is a full-time, on-site role.

A day in the life

You start on the manufacturing floor, reviewing control plans and visual aids before authorizing work instructions for the next build. By mid-morning, you’re leading a root cause analysis on a non-conformance, mapping out a CAPA that prevents future escapes and reduces Cost of Poor Quality. After lunch, you finalize a First Article Inspection and assemble a PPAP package for a critical component. You wrap the day by updating process capability studies and Gage R&R results, then prepping metrics for tomorrow’s core process review.

What you’ll own

• Manufacturing Quality Execution
  • Issue control plans, control cards, visual aids, and work instructions to the line.
  • Prepare, execute, and submit First Article Inspections and PPAP packages per customer requirements.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives to prevent defects/escapes and lower CoPQ.
  • Establish process control plans; conduct capability studies and Gage R&R analyses.
• QMS/BMS Stewardship
  • Assist with implementing and achieving AS9100 certification of the QMS/BMS.
  • Maintain Quality Command media and prepare/present core process metrics.
  • Plan and perform internal audits; support third‑party audits and closeouts.
• Program Integration
  • Prepare and authorize Acceptance Data Packages (ADPs) for customer deliveries.
  • Represent Quality on cross‑functional teams; integrate contractual and QMS needs into proposals, program processes, and documentation.
  • Lead contract reviews of QA requirements and develop QA cost estimates.
  • Compile reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; champion the customer perspective when issues arise.

Basic qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of related experience and STEM education.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Fluency in technical documentation: blueprints, material specifications, and related drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Familiarity with quality systems and nonconforming material control; exposure to regulatory frameworks such as FDA, SQF, and GFSI.
• Root cause toolkit user: 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto.
• Proven ability to work independently with initiative and sound judgment.

Preferred qualifications

• Active or transferable DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with IFS ERP.
• Background in government contracting with DoD and non‑DoD customers.
• Experience with international customers and export/import regulations.
• ASQ certifications: CQE, CMQ/OE, CSQP, or CQA.
• Demonstrated Lean/Six Sigma success (DMAIC, SPC, PPAP, DFMEA, DOE, GR&R, Cpk).
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR, EVMS, Risk & Opportunity Scorecards.
• Cost estimation experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Skilled at presenting and communicating within cross‑functional teams.

Location and travel

On-site at our East Camden, AR facility. Travel up to 15% (primarily U.S.; some international possible).

Security clearance

This position requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) adjudicates the process. Learn more at .

Proficiencies

• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• FDA Regulations
• AS9100 and AS9100 implementation experience
• Blueprint Reading

Equal Opportunity

R2S 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, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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