Manufacturing Engineering Manager

RTX•Goleta, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer Manager to join our team in Goleta, California. This management position will be responsible for managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers to support various production, new product development, and transition to production programs.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Leadership/Management experience in an Engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with vacuum dewar processing equipment, methods, and processes
Familiarity with a cleanroom work environment
Computer proficiency with demonstrated ability to learn new software applications
Familiarity with Supply Chain Management
Active secret clearance
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or schematics
Experience using Six Sigma process improvement methods.
Knowledge in Statistical Analysis (SPC)
Experience in transition to production programs
Strategic and visionary planning, develop relationships and achieve buy-in from all relevant parties
Familiarity with Manufacturing systems. Shop floor control, BOM’s, Document control (SAP PRISM or Equivalent)
Ability to facilitate results through a cross-functional team
Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills
Teaming mind set to motivate your organization
Forward thinking with visions for the outlook of the organization
Creative problem-solving utilizing data analysis and critical thinking

Responsibilities

Track and improve manufacturing metrics (Yields, Scrap, HPU, Cycle time and out of flow) to meet schedule, cost and quality targets.
Monitoring of established processes via data collection for statistical analysis purposes as well as the use of various continuous improvement enablers.
Analyzes and modifies product designs in collaboration with Design Engineering to assure manufacturability.
Develops design, selection, specification, and optimization of the required equipment, fixtures, tooling, gaging, processes, and operations.
Determines other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications.
Evaluate manufacturing capability and provide technical support at the supply base.
Lead/Manage a group of Manufacturing Engineering to ensure staffing and department budgets are met.