Manufacturing Engineer - Engineering Design Support

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Raytheon sensor and effector programs. The role focuses on design support for external suppliers, ensuring parts meet requirements, and collaborating with program engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree and 2+ years in manufacturing or mechanical design, with CAD tools experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/E, CREO). U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience with 3D CAD software and drafting standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance (US citizenship)

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time technical support with manufacturers to clarify design requirements
• Troubleshoot drawing issues related to materials, finishes, welding, GD&T and testing
• Interface with Raytheon engineers and suppliers daily to resolve issues
• Document technical details and communicate across functional areas
• Attend in-person meetings with Raytheon engineers and suppliers at local facilities
• Encourage supplier engagement early in production
• Create procurement category definitions in CPDM for program review

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

CREO

cPDM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

Within Manufacturing Engineering, the Engineering Design Support (EDS)Team assists external suppliers by answering their questions related to product requirement drawings across all Raytheon sensors and select effectors teams.

The EDS Team is looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to our team.

The EDS Team works primarily with Raytheon's supplier base to safely resolve design issues, ensuring quality parts are delivered on time. We collaborate with a wide scope of disciplines, including but not limited to, program engineering, supply chain, quality, sales, and engineering at other companies. Daily work is fast paced, challenging, and rewarding.

This job is well suited for engineering professionals desiring exposure to a wide range of commodities such as;

• Mechanical Assembly
• Machined, Forged, Casted Components
• Harness / Cable Fabrication
• Circuit Card Assembly
• General Electrical Components

This position is an onsite role for the following location: McKinney TX.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

What You Will do :

• Real-time technical support with manufacturers to ensure design requirements are clear and correct.
• Troubleshooting drawing issues involving materials, paints and finishes, welding and brazing, GD&T, marking, and testing as they pertain to different commodities.
• Daily interfacing with Raytheon subject matter experts and responsible engineers as required.
• Communicating technical issues across functional areas and documenting technical details.
• In-person meetings with Raytheon engineers and external manufacturers at local facilities.
• Encourage RTX's supplier base to engage with our team at the earliest possible phase of production.
• Define the appropriate Universal Commodity Code (UCC) to accurately categorize parts for procurement.
• Create Supplier Change Request/Notification (SCRN/SCR) records within cPDM for program review.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of two (2) years of prior relevant experience in the following; Manufacturing or mechanical design in a manufacturing environment
• Use of 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProE, CREO
• 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 :

• Preferred degrees: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical or Electrical
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Organizational skills with fine attention to detail and multitasking capabilities
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology
• Knowledge and ability to apply lean principles and techniques (Six Sigma, CORE)
• Active DoD security clearance (confidential, secret)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What We Offer :

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected wo