Manufacturing Engineer I

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in national security seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to enhance manufacturing processes and support teams. The role involves developing data packages, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement using Six Sigma principles. Candidates should hold a STEM degree and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages including assembly instructions and workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma principles.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: AZ859: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9022, 9000 South Rita Road, Tucson, AZ, 85747, USA

Date Posted: 2025-05-15

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Secret; U.S. citizenship required; active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required prior to start.

About Raytheon

Raytheon is committed to national security, bringing over 100 years of engineering expertise to create a safer world. We solve tough problems that help defend freedoms and deter aggression.

Role Overview

Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes, analyze product specifications, and collaborate across teams to develop, test, and modify solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs), including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, and tool/fixture designs.
2. Support daily manufacturing with process troubleshooting and engineering change incorporation.
3. Disposition non-conforming materials with root cause and corrective actions.
4. Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma principles to enhance cycle time, ergonomics, automation, and cost reduction.
5. Provide technical support to manufacturing and fabrication teams.
6. Develop tools and fixtures to improve ergonomics.
7. Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain ATF clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of CORE principles, GD&T, CAD tools (preferably CREO/ProE).
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to work across disciplines.
• Innovative mindset, team-oriented, with strong communication skills.
• Experience with automated tooling, refurbishment, government-furnished materials, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Current DoD security clearance (secret).

What We Offer

Competitive salary ($55,000 - $107,000), benefits, and a values-driven environment emphasizing safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.