Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ859: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9022 9000 South Rita Road Building 9022, Tucson, AZ, 85747 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: Secret

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. 

Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods. They analyze product specifications to determine appropriate designs and processes that support these customer requirements. You would apply your skills to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams.
 

What You Will Do

Leading the design, control, and improvement of the manufacturing process through collaboration within a multi-disciplined team

Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool, and fixture designs

Influencing and translating engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes

Supporting manufacturing areas daily with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP

Leading non-conforming material analysis with root cause and corrective action analysis as required

Leading Continuous Improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using Six Sigma principles and data driven decision making

Providing real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators; in-house as well as the supply base.

Developing and implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring

Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics into processes

Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence

Interacting with internal customers

Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with interpretation of technical documentation

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience leading teams or projects

Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail

Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques

Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE)

Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines

Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and keeps pace with advances in technology

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills

Current DoD security clearance (secret)

Experience with automated tooling, machinery and programming

Experience with Refurbishment and Repair requirements and processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE)

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)

What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the developm