Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. As a Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer, you’ll lead and coordinate projects and improvements across the extended value streams by providing technical manufacturing support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. In this highly visible role, you’ll leverage your technical knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, product technologies, factory requirements and business processes to establish and execute the manufacturing plan and influence technical program decisions to support the overall program value stream. This Job will require travel to the UAE in support of supplier stand-up. Likely less than 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience working in manufacturing production.
Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement
Ability to work on programs requiring special program access
Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
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

Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements along with an innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and keeps pace with advances in technology
Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE)
Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines in a team environment
Experience with technical writing and interpreting and improving technical drawings and communicating technical information to different audiences
Experience with MRP systems and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees in the following areas: Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Current DoD security clearance (secret)

Responsibilities

Participation in manufacturing and test requirements development
Design for manufacturing activities
Manufacturing process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility
Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs.
Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes.
Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers
Applying manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs
Serving as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program
Recommending process and procedural changes to ensure that objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met
Designing, controlling, and improving the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
Identifying and resolving constraints across the program
Participating in corrective action investigation