Principal Operations Engineer Job in Goleta 93110, California US
What's your vision of tomorrow? At Raytheon, we aspire to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology.
Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems; as well as a broad range of mission support services.
Principal Operations Engineer
Job Description:
RVS is seeking a talented and dynamic individual with a working knowledge of the technologies associated with producing printed wiring boards, flexible circuits and circuit card assemblies to be the Supplier Quality Liaison between key suppliers and various functions within the Raytheon organization. This individual will be responsible for facilitating supplier related issues to closure, advising electronic engineers in designing printed wiring boards and electronic assemblies and will review designs and make recommendations to improve produceability. This individual will be responsible for recognizing potential process and product improvements and initiating 6 Sigma projects with key suppliers. Additional responsibilities will include participation in product development, product qualification, process qualification, capability analysis and supplier assessments.
Candidate must either work from the Goleta Raytheon facility and travel to southern California at least 3 days a week or reside in Orange County or southern Los Angeles County and have a home office for telecommuting.
Required Skills
Minimum 8 years engineering experience with electro/mechanical components and/or systems, with emphasis on electronic circuit card and flex cable assemblies.
Working knowledge of the technologies associated with producing printed wiring boards, flex circuits and circuit card assemblies.
Program or Project management skills
Ability to write clear presentations and technical reports (including familiarity with MS Word and PowerPoint), and strong oral communication skills.
Ability to manage and develop balanced supplier relationships built on partnerships and required performance
Familiarity with quality systems and industry standards associated with printed wiring boards and flex circuits (AS9100, ISO, IPC Standards).
Ability to facilitate successful supplier failure analyses and root cause analysis using 6 sigma techniques and assuring effective corrective actions.
Ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks and priorities with minimal oversight.
Desired Skills:
Infrared industry experience.
Hands on use of statistical process controls for process monitoring, qualification and/or design feedback.
Experience with managing large suppliers and/or Major Subcontracts ($50M Revenue) a plus.
Design to Cost, DFMA, SPC knowledge
Formal 6 Sigma training, certification and/or equivalent a plus.
Raytheon RESA experience
Required Education (including Major):
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Mathematics or Science
Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Raytheon Network Centric Systems (NCS), headquartered in McKinney, Texas, develops and produces mission solutions for networking, command and control, battlespace awareness, and air traffic management. Programs include civilian applications, command and control systems, integrated communications systems, and netted sensor systems. NCS serves all branches of the United States military, the National Guard, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other U.S. national security agencies, as well as international customers. NCS is driving transformation in the Information Age by leading Raytheon's Net Centric Operations Enterprise Priority. This effort unites the core strengths of the company to provide networked systems, net-enabled systems, and net-centric integration to customers worldwide for emerging requirements. NCS continues to remain focused on the needs of today's warfighters by providing mission systems integration for the Homeland Security and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions. We further provide systems and components to support the Missile Defense and Precision Engagement missions. In each of these vital efforts, NCS serves to provide our customers with unprecedented accuracy, speed, and Common Decision Engagement Capability.
Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
