Supplier Assurance Engineer - Jeddah

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: Saudi Arabia Location: SA-02-JEDDAH-MILITARY ~ JEDDAH ~ JEDDAH MILITARY (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite 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. The International Supplier Assurance Engineer (SAE) is the primary quality interface between Raytheon and our supply base. The SAE provides both communication of requirements and performance feedback to the supplier as well as being a conduit for Quality information across other Raytheon teams. This role supports and performs the execution of Supplier Assessments, First Article Inspection verification, Source Inspection, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities at suppliers. You will be a key player in the management of Supplier performance and development and represent Raytheon’s Vision, Values, Strategy and Goals in the international supply base. This position is on-site at a Raytheon subcontractor facility, with home location in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This position is primarily responsible for managing and developing this in-country subcontractor. Limited travel within Saudi Arabia may be required, not to exceed 25%. We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you. I am Chad Klotzle, International Supplier Assurance Manager for the Middle East and South-Eastern Europe Region. Join our elite team and become part of a dynamic, fast-paced, international environment where innovation and excellence are at the forefront. We are dedicated to developing strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers and customers alike, enabling and ensuring the highest standards of product quality and mission assurance from Raytheon’s international supply base. We operate on a global scale, and are proud to be an integral part ensuring our customers receive mission-ready compliant product on-time. What You Will Do : - Interpret quality requirements and assist suppliers in the development of robust processes Ensure flow down of requirements internally and to sub-tier suppliers Assess/develop supplier’s quality capabilities throughout the product life cycle Identify and correct systemic performance issues Implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action Conduct collaborative communication with supplier, cross-business teams and customer Deploy effective Supplier Quality Management techniques Support supplier maintenance efforts such as recurring audits, special process upkeep, and certification maintenance. Work as the liaison between the Program and Subcontractor This position is an on-site role, and the selected applicant will work with the hiring manager to set schedule. Qualifications You Must Have : - Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3+ years experience Experience with Supplier Quality Management working with suppliers to understand and develop product to Raytheon and customer requirements Experience with commercial and aerospace / defense regulations and/or standards of a commercial equivalent with any of the following: AS9100, AS9102, ISO-9000, ISO-9001, AS9145 Experience with Military/Defense or Aerospace Industry specifications/standards The ability to pass a relevant background check. Qualifications We Prefer : - Experience with any combination of the following: control sections, energetics, propulsion, mechanical assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and testing Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action processes Experience with hardware inspection techniques Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with customers or partners (both internal and external to Raytheon) International Experience, preferably in defense industry Experience working with Government Agencies in a production floor environment (such as DCMA, MDA, etc.) Practical knowledge of Aerospace or commercial equivalent Preventative tools – APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc. What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond 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 assistanc

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 5+ years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience); experience with Supplier Quality Management.

Interpret quality requirements and assist suppliers in the development of robust processes; ensure flow down of requirements internally and to sub-tier suppliers; assess/develop supplier’s quality capabilities throughout the product life cycle; identify and correct systemic performance issues; implement effective Root Cause Corrective Action; conduct collaborative communication with supplier, cross-business teams and customer; deploy effective Supplier Quality Management techniques; support supplier maintenance efforts such as recurring audits, special process upkeep, and certification maintenance; work as the liaison between the Program and Subcontractor.