Manufacturing Engineer II - 2nd Shift

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Andover, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd shift to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for 3D metal parts used in radar and sensor programs. You will design fixtures, write multi-axis CNC programs, and create inspection plans while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, implement root cause corrective actions, and support new product introductions with accelerated timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of machining techniques, cutting tools and CNC capabilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program.

Responsibilities

• Translate design requirements into manufacturing process documentation and tooling.
• Support process improvements using data analysis to reduce costs.
• Control and improve processes with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-manage workload to support existing production and new product work.
• Communicate with Engineering and Operations leaders to meet schedules.
• Support development of processes for new product introductions with accelerated time to market.
• Validate NC programs using Vericut and Cimco Edit; troubleshoot with Quality/Ops.

Skills

Machining techniques

CNC programming

Interpreting engineering drawings (GD&

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

2+ years of prior relevant experience

Tools

Creo CAD/CAM Software

CGTech Vericut

Cimco Edit

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

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 is a 2nd shift which includes an 8% shift premium.

Manufacturing Engineers learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment. They develop manufacturing engineering skills alongside their team; internalize an understanding of safety, quality, delivery, and cost; and use Raytheon systems and tools to create innovative and unique solutions to today's manufacturing challenges. Manufacturing Engineers build technical depth into manufacturing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization.

Primary responsibilities include developing the comprehensive manufacturing process for 3D metal parts for various radar, integrated sensor, and effector programs. The candidate will develop work holding solutions, create multi-axis CNC machining programs, develop inspection plans, and create process instructions for operators to follow. They will also assess process failures, disposition non-conforming hardware, and support Root Cause/Corrective Action plans to permanently solve problems. This position requires close cooperation with the Operations team and other engineering disciplines. The desired candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment.

What You Will Do

• Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation including raw material definition, fixturing/tooling development, CNC programming, inspection planning, finishing requirements, and assembly instructions
• Support process improvements using data analysis and application of best practices to improve process capability and decrease cost
• Control and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
• Self-manage workload to support existing production, perform non-recurring engineering work for new products, and drive improvement projects to completion.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leaders in department to ensure schedule needs are met and where any barriers to progress exist.
• Support process development on new product introductions with an accelerated time to market
• Validate NC programs using CGTech Vericut and Cimco Edit
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues alongside Quality and Operations personnel and apply CORE/6-sigma methods to determine Root Cause and apply Corrective Actions

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of machining techniques, cutting tools, and CNC machine tool capabilities
• 2+ years correctly interpreting engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• CNC programming experience for machines with 4 or more axes
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Creo CAD/CAM Software
• Process familiarity with paint, plating, and structural assembly
• Results-oriented focus on past projects to evaluate success