Principal Manufacturing Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2023-11-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.  

Job Summary:
Manufacturing Design Engineers Provide technical manufacturing support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. They participate 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. They leverage 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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Acting as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program
• Establishing engineering design requirements tailored to manufacturing processes
• Leveraging knowledge and technical skills to influence business decisions and results from new designs through transition to production
• Managing large scale design, control, and improvements to the manufacturing process
• Identifying and resolving constraints across the program
• Participating in corrective action investigation
• Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes
• Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool, and fixture designs
• Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers
• Leading Continuous Improvement through design and process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to operators, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making
• Developing and implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
• Leading cross-factory strategic improvement projects
• Leading cross-functional program strategic initiatives
• Developing influential relationships with internal and external customers
• Mentoring, coaching, and training other MDEs, PEs, and/or MEs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements
• 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
• Experience interpreting and improving technical drawings
• Experience communicating technical information to different audiences
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience with MRP systems
• Experience leading teams or projects
• Experience teaching, training and/or mentoring manufacturing systems and processes to junior engineers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)
• Excellent written, verbal, and motivational communication skills, including presenation skills
• Strong organization skills with fine attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments
• Current DoD security clearance (secret)
• Experience with processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE)
• Understanding of the project management lifecycle
• Understanding of the DoD Program Acquisition and Phases
• Special Access for some positions
   

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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