Manufacturing Engineer II

RTX•Portsmouth, RI

5d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide Operations Engineering support to the Manufacturing Work Centers located in Portsmouth, RI. Primary responsibilities will be to support Operations production across a variety of fabrication and integration areas. This includes providing technical guidance to the Manufacturing team and owning the responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and review of manufacturing documentation. Additional responsibilities include process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention and operator support. This person will be required to participate in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base line metrics, Defect prevention, and process data analysis. This position is onsite in Portsmouth, RI.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFMA principles, MRL/TRL assessments, and safety/ergonomic evaluations
Proficient in technical drawing interpretation, GD&T, configuration management, Military/Industry standards (e.g., J-STD-001), and CAD tools like CREO/ProE or simulation software.
Experience in Transducer and Sensor assembly (mechanical assembly/bonding/potting/molding), cable and harness fabrication, including crimping requirements, electromechanical integration of piece parts and subassemblies, including a knowledge of cable and harness routing techniques, development of Specialized Tooling (Jigs, Fixtures, Packaging), and/or Refurbishment/Repair or Warranty requirements and processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE)
Experienced in programming, maintaining, and operating automated tooling/machinery, including CMM, CNC, robotics, and other fabrication tooling & processing equipment
Holds an active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs), including assembly instructions, workflows/routings, labor standards, and tool/fixture designs.
Support manufacturing areas by troubleshooting processes, guiding production teams, and incorporating engineering changes into MDPs.
Disposition non-conforming material, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Perform Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance cycle time, reduce ergonomic risks, automate processes, and cut costs using CORE principles and data-driven decision-making.
Utilize manufacturing systems/software (e.g., Microsoft and SAP applications) for production data management and trend analysis, with occasional travel as needed.