Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 3rd Shift

Date Posted:

2025-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA114: Andover MA 354 Lowell Suffolk 354 Lowell Street Suffolk, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Confidential

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. 

This is a 3rd shift position that includes a 12% shift differential

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.

Primary responsibilities include developing the comprehensive manufacturing process for 3D metal parts for various radar, integrated sensor, and effector programs. The candidate will define materials, develop work holding solutions, develop inspection plans, and create process instructions for operators to follow. This position requires close cooperation with the Operations team and other engineering disciplines. The desired candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment.

What You Will Do

• 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

• Integrate automated solutions for part handling and in machine work holding

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and document standard methodologies and standard work

• Provide technical expertise reviewing metrology and statistical process control (SPC) data

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience

• Experience applying and interpreting standard and geometric dimensions and tolerances.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced knowledge of high-speed machining techniques

• Strong working knowledge of CNC machine tool capability, fixture design, and macro programming.

• Demonstrated experience with PFMEA, SPC, shop floor process monitoring, data collection and adaptive methods.

• Multi-axis CNC programming experience

• 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 S