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Raytheon

Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer

Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85701

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Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer

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. What You Will Do: 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. Typical Responsibilities will Include: 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 Managing large and complex projects, leading cross functional teams across various factories, and supporting CAM activities. Your main responsibilities will include: Supporting transition to production activities 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 Other Responsibilities may Include: 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 Ability to work on a Special Access Program The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance. This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon's Tucson, AZ facility. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and minimum 8 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position. Experience working in manufacturing production. Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement Experience with CAM (Control Account Management) or EVM (Earned Value Management) or managing project or program cost, schedule and risk Qualifications We Prefer: 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 Prefer Bachelor's Degrees in the following areas: Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Current DoD security clearance (secret) 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. This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance.