Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•Goleta, CA
•$62,900 - $119,700•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS), a leader in research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, California. The role supports the oversight and assembly of electromechanical assemblies and/or Focal Plane Arrays from design implementation through shipment. It also provides engineering support to the manufacturing factory, translates engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, creates schedules, and oversees nonrecurring and recurring work supporting program builds. The engineer writes manufacturing plans and instructions that meet engineering specifications and quality, safety, and security requirements; generates bills of material; participates in tooling reviews; and reviews hardware for compliance. The role creates work, rework, and repair documentation, troubleshoots production issues, investigates defects, and improves processes. Investigation results are presented to peers and management at Corrective Action Board meetings. This is an onsite position in Goleta, California. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day are required; the posting also states that the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued clearance is required. The salary range is $62,900–$119,700. Eligible applicants may receive benefits and may qualify for incentive compensation, subject to the factors described in the posting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field, obtained by the start date.
  • Experience in manufacturing processes and/or assembly of mechanical and electronic assemblies.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) for daily communications, tracking, and documenting manufacturing processes for assembly.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active and existing security clearance is required after day one.
  • Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of military and commercial manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials/Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); SAP/CMES knowledge is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
  • Experience working closely with stakeholders at different levels.
  • Experience reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee assembly of electromechanical assemblies and/or Focal Plane Arrays from design implementation through shipment.
  • Provide engineering support for the manufacturing factory.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to create build plans.
  • Create schedules and oversee nonrecurring and recurring tasks supporting program builds.
  • Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, safety needs, and security requirements.
  • Generate Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Participate in tooling reviews and evaluate and provide feedback on tool designs.
  • Review hardware for compliance and generate work, rework, and repair documentation.
  • Troubleshoot production activities and support project delivery.
  • Determine causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, processes, programs, or equipment.
  • Present investigation results to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB) meetings.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Holidays
  • Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, not guaranteed
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