Associate Director, Value Engineering (Remote)

RTX (Raytheon); Windsor Locks (CT); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking an Associate Director of Value Engineering to lead a team of Design‑to‑Cost and Producibility Engineers. You will optimize product cost, manufacturability, and lifecycle value across aerospace programs, collaborating with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Finance.

The role requires a strong background in VE, DFMA, and cost modeling, with a track record of driving cost reductions while maintaining design integrity.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 12+ years of experience in related engineering fields.
• Experience leading technical teams and cost engineering across product lifecycle.
• Proven ability to influence design decisions early in development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DTC and Producibility Engineers across multiple programs.
• Establish value engineering strategies, processes, and best practices.
• Drive VE events and collaborate with Design, Program Management, and Operations.
• Develop cost models and should-cost methodologies for design trade decisions.
• Oversee producibility assessments, DFMA analyses, and manufacturing risk evaluations.
• Integrate cost, schedule, risk, and producibility into program baselines.

Skills

DTC

DFMA

Producibility

Cost modeling

Cost engineering

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

aPriori

DFMPro

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Associate Director of Value Engineering will lead a team of Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Producibility Engineers to optimize product cost, manufacturability, and lifecycle value across our aerospace portfolio. This role will involve close collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive cost-informed design decisions and ensure efficient, repeatable, and affordable product manufacturing.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of Design‑to‑Cost (DTC) and Producibility Engineers supporting multiple product lines and programs from concept development through production sustainment.
• Establish and implement value engineering strategies, processes, tools, and best practices that drive early and continuous cost visibility, influence design trades, and improve manufacturability.
• Drive value engineering CORE events across the five SBUs in Collins Aerospace.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Operations to shape requirements, design architecture, and design choices that reduce cost and production risk while aligning with manufacturing capabilities and emerging technologies.
• Develop and execute cost modeling and should‑cost methodologies to support design trade decisions, supplier negotiations, proposals, BOEs, ROMs, and business case development.
• Oversee and conduct producibility assessments, DFMA analyses, manufacturing risk evaluations, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product cost and build efficiency.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure cost, schedule, risk, and producibility considerations are integrated into program plans and technical baselines, providing engineering‑based cost inputs across the lifecycle.
• Develop KPIs and reporting mechanisms to communicate product cost performance, producibility index, and cost reduction outcomes to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and value engineering excellence across the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including design, manufacturing, value engineering, or cost engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, with the ability to develop talent and build high‑performing organizations.
• Experience with DTC, DFMA, producibility engineering, or cost modeling methodologies.
• Ability to influence decision making in early design phases across multiple levels.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Aerospace/Defense development and production experience.
• Experience with model-based engineering, digital manufacturing approaches, or advanced cost modeling tools.
• Experience with DFx tools such as aPriori and DFMPro.
• Prior success in driving cost reduction or producibility improvements on complex products.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free