Manufacturing Engineer

RTX • Goleta, CA

10d • 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. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems supporting a myriad of defense, surveillance, space, and weather tracking applications. We have an immediate opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Goleta, California The candidate will be responsible for the oversite and assembly of Focal Plane Modules from implementation of design to shipment. Provide engineering support for the manufacturing factory, interpret engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, create schedules and oversee nonrecurring and recurring tasks to support program builds. Create and maintain Bill of Materials, generate planning documents, manage process and tooling activities, review, and disposition discrepant material, manage budgets, interface with manufacturing personnel, lead problem solving efforts and corrective actions. Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required. Perform operator training, as required. Perform and support First Article Inspections assuring hardware meets all quality requirements flowed down from the program. Conduct process audits to assure compliance. Create and update work instructions for use by manufacturing operations. Participate in the design of fixtures and tooling. Engage with factory area leads to address systemic issues and provide root cause/corrective action/preventive action to reduce scrap and rework.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in Semiconductor, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing and/or Process Engineering
• 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
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Experience in military and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems. SAP/ CMES experienced preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience or knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
• Experience in a production environment closely teaming with all levels of manufacturing stakeholders.
• Experience in semiconductor cleanroom work environment and principles (Class 100).
• Self-motivated and possess good written communication skills, especially in documenting processes for assembly.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to work varying assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work as part of an Integrated Product Team.
• Budgeting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the manufacturing factory
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications into build plans
• Create schedules and oversee nonrecurring and recurring tasks to support program builds
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials
• Generate planning documents
• Manage process and tooling activities
• Review, and disposition discrepant material
• Manage budgets
• Interface with manufacturing personnel
• Lead problem solving efforts and corrective actions
• Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
• Perform operator training, as required
• Perform and support First Article Inspections assuring hardware meets all quality requirements flowed down from the program
• Conduct process audits to assure compliance
• Create and update work instructions for use by manufacturing operations
• Participate in the design of fixtures and tooling
• Engage with factory area leads to address systemic issues and provide root cause/corrective action/preventive action to reduce scrap and rework
• Work in a cleanroom environment wearing full coverall garments
• Work with adhesives application, precision alignment, paint, weld, and cleaning processes for high-mix low volume electromechanical assemblies
• Read and understand technical data including drawings, and specifications and use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) for daily communications, tracking, and documenting manufacturing processes for assembly
• 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 provide evaluation and feedback of tool designs
• Review hardware for compliance; generate work/rework/repair documentation; perform troubleshooting to support production activities
• Determine the causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, programs, or equipment; present results of investigations to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB)

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees