Manufacturing Engineer I - 3rd Shift

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking an Operations Engineer to support the Circuit Card Assembly Factory on the 3rd shift. You will work with SMT process lines, programmable equipment, and multiple products, driving process improvements and data analysis to reduce defects and cycle times. The role requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain DoD clearance; a U.S.

citizenship is required. Strong Lean/ Six Sigma experience and CAD skills are preferred, along with familiarity with circuit card

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Creating and overseeing projects using risk management techniques
• Translating engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation
• Computer and machine programming for manufacturing automation
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Leading root cause and corrective action investigations to solve problems and prevent recurrence
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology
• Manufacturing process development and support
• Conducting safety / ergonomic assessments
• Interaction with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and / or suppliers.
• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost and/or defect

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD modeling

Automation programming

X-Ray Inspection Equipment

Process improvement

Safety/ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Reflow Ovens

X-Ray Inspection Equipment

CAD tools

Job description

Location

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Confidential

Security Clearance Status

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is on 3rd Shift and comes with a shift differential of 12%

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Assembly Factory located in Andover, MA. Primary responsibilities will be to support the Operation of SMT Process lines, which includes automated and programable equipment, for multiple products. Additional responsibilities include process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention and operator support. Individual will be required to participate in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base line metrics, SPC implementation, Defect prevention, and process data analysis.

What You Will Do

• Creating and overseeing projects using risk management techniques
• Translating engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation
• Computer and machine programming for manufacturing automation
• Dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Leading root cause and corrective action investigations to solve problems and prevent recurrence
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology
• Manufacturing process development and support
• Conducting safety / ergonomic assessments
• Interaction with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and / or suppliers.
• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost and/or defect

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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

• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3 & IPC-CC-830
• Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing principals
• Experience with supporting circuit card assembly production floor, (process and/or quality focus).
• Reflow Ovens
• X-Ray Inspection Equipment and touch up operations
• Knowledge and ability to apply Six Sigma principles and techniques
• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools
• Active DoD security clearance (confidential)
• Experience with automated equipment and programming

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.
• Relocation assistance is not available

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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