Manufacturing Engineer II - 2nd Shift

RTX • Andover, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Manufacturing Engineers learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment. They develop manufacturing engineering skills alongside their team; internalize an understanding of safety, quality, delivery, and cost; and use Raytheon systems and tools to create innovative and unique solutions to today’s manufacturing challenges. Manufacturing Engineers build technical depth into manufacturing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization. This is a 2nd shift position which includes a shift premium of 8%. Primary responsibilities include developing the comprehensive manufacturing process for sheet metal, hardware installation, and large aluminum structural assembly for various radar, integrated sensor, and effector programs. The candidate will create manufacturing instructions, develop inspection plans, and create detailed operator instructions. They will also assess process failures, disposition non-conforming hardware, and support Root Cause/Corrective Action plans to permanently solve problems. This position requires close cooperation with the Operations team and other engineering disciplines. The desired candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• 2+ years correctly interpreting engineering drawings, including ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances as well as typical government and industry specifications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, hardware installation, and structural assembly techniques.
• Experience in creating manufacturing processes for complex large aluminum structural assemblies (bolted, welded, and/or riveted), sheet metal fabrication, and hardware installation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Creo CAD Software.
• Process familiarity with paint and plating processes.
• Results-oriented focus on past projects to evaluate success.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work individually to support team/department success.
• Strong written, verbal, visual, and graphical communication skills.
• Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity.
• Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques.
• Active DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation, including inspection planning, sheet metal fabrication, hardware installation, finishing requirements, and structural assembly instructions.
• Support process improvements using data analysis and application of best practices to improve process capability and decrease cost.
• Control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team.
• Self-manage workload to support existing production, perform non-recurring engineering work for new products, and drive improvement projects to completion.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leaders in the department to ensure schedule needs are met and address any barriers to progress.
• Support process development on new product introductions with an accelerated time to market.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues alongside Quality and Operations personnel and apply CORE/6-sigma methods to determine Root Cause and apply Corrective Actions.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level