Principal Manufacturing Engineer

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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. Manufacturing Engineers learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment. They develop manufacturing engineering skills, an understanding of manufacturing (cost, quality, safety and schedule), and Raytheon systems and tools. MEs build technical depth in manufacturing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience.
8+ years of experience developing 4+ axis CNC machining programs for metal parts
Advanced knowledge of high-speed machining techniques, cutting tool technology, and machine tool capabilities to develop best in class CNC programs
Ability to properly apply and interpret standard and geometric dimensions and tolerances
Strong working knowledge of CNC machine tool capability, fixture design, and macro programming
Demonstrated experience with PFMEA, SPC, shop floor process monitoring,
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

5-axis CNC programming experience (both positional, and simultaneous)
Competency in NX CAM supporting medium to complex CNC programs
Experience machining complex castings
System design and integration experience
FANUC robot programming experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of Creo CAD/CAM Software
Process familiarity with paint, plating, and structural assembly
Innovative mindset for continuous improvement keeping pace with advancements in technology
Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
GD&T certification
Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work in a team setting as well as individually
Self-motivated and results oriented
Excellent written and verbal 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 raw material definition, fixturing/tooling development, CNC programming, inspection planning, finishing requirements, and assembly instructions
Drive process improvements using data analysis, application of best practices, and by implementing innovative solutions to improve process capability and decrease cost
Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
Perform process development on new product introductions in support of accelerated time to market
Optimize CNC programs using machining modeling and analysis tools
Integrate automated solutions for part handling and in machine work holding
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and document standard methodologies and standard work for CNC machining
Provide technical expertise reviewing metrology and statistical process control (SPC) data
Validate NC programs using CGTech Vericut and Cimco Edit
Support the enterprise transition to model-based definition as it relates to CNC machining