Optical Manufacturing Engineer III

RTX•Westford, MA

5d•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 is seeking an Optical Manufacturing Engineer Level 3, in support of the Global ISR Sensors and Software business. This role designs and develops manufacturing processes for products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing. Such design and development may include new or revised processes. Develop procedures for economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments. Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation. This position will be located ONSITE at our Westford, MA facility.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with interpretation of technical documentation (i.e. Engineering drawings and specifications)
Experience with the creation of work instructions in a manufacturing environment
Experience with a shop floor management system (i.e. SAP, PRISM, ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing software)
Experience with lean manufacturing and project execution
Experience working with Electro-Optical assemblies used in surveillance and reconnaissance systems
Due to programs and projects this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a shop floor management system (i.e. SAP, PRISM, ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing software)
Clean room experience.
Good dexterity skills required due to delicate handling of precision optical components.
Follow oral and written instructions and have overall good communication skills.
Familiar with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
Must be able to work independently within a team environment
Shift flexibility is critical
Team-oriented – actively participates and steps in for other commodities as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for various optical potting, assembly, and integration/alignment operations such as coating elements, stacking/assembly of optics, alignments, grinding, cleaning, or applying adhesives
Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
Implement manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
Create and oversee improvement projects
Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
Perform hardware defect analysis
Participate in corrective action investigations