Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite)

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

About The Position

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS), a manufacturer of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems for defense, surveillance, space, and weather-tracking applications, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, California. The role provides engineering support for the manufacturing factory and oversight of electromechanical assemblies and/or focal plane arrays from design implementation through shipment. The engineer translates engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, creates schedules, and oversees nonrecurring and recurring tasks that support program builds. The position is primarily onsite and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, and the posting specifies that an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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 may be gained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
  • 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.
  • Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of military and commercial manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials/Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); SAP or 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

  • 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 tool designs, providing feedback.
  • Review hardware for compliance and generate work, rework, and repair documentation.
  • Troubleshoot to support production activities and 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 the Corrective Action Board (CAB).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and 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 eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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