Manufacturing Engineer I (Onsite)

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes across the lifecycle of aerospace hardware. You will work with operations, design and quality teams to enable on-time, low-cost delivery with high safety and quality.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, process validation and data-driven decision making. The position requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, test, and design to implement robust processes.
• Review and validate manufacturability of existing and future products; advise modifications to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Drive Continuous Improvement to reduce cycle time and costs using CORE principles and data-driven decisions.
• Provide real-time technical support to assemblers/operators and inspectors.
• Participate on corrective action teams and support root cause/corrective action investigations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Safety/ergonomics awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date

Tools

CREO/ProE CAD tools

PRISM/SAP

Windchill/PDM

MRP/ERP tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG 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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Raytheon Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods. They provide engineering and manufacturing support expertise to enable on-time, lowest cost hardware delivery with performance and reliability that exceed customer expectations. They execute across all phases of a program including proposal capture, process development, transition to production, and production support. Manufacturing Engineers design, control, and improve the manufacturing process and associated documentation/instructions through a collaborative effort with the value stream team. You would apply your experience and skills to implement improvements that reduce cycle time and cost and improve productivity, while maintaining a high level of safety in the manufacturing environment and quality within the product.

What You Will Do

• Work cross functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, test, and design to implement robust processes.
• Review and validate recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advise modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Drive Continuous Improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making.
• Provide real-time technical support to assemblers/operators and inspectors.
• Participate on corrective action teams and support root cause/corrective action investigations.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
• Experience with CAD modeling tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• 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.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Preferred

• Preferred majors in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools
• Experience/familiarity with Manufacturing/Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP/ERP) tools and systems (ie PRISM/SAP)
• Experience/familiarity with Manufacturing Shop Floor Management tools and systems (ie cMES)
• Experience/familiarity with Product Data Management tools and systems (ie Windchill/PDM)
• Familiarity with military and industry standards
• Experience with conducting safety/ergonomic assessmentsFamiliarity with standard material handling practices, especially as they pertain to Electrostatic Discharge mitigation requirements
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word, etc)
• Good written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
• Self-motivated and results oriented individual with an ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
• Good organizational skills with fine attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What We Offer

• 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.