Manufacturing Engineering II

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support factory production and cross-functional teams within Manufacturing Engineering. You will evaluate test results, determine root causes, and direct rework and retesting of assemblies.

The role emphasizes reducing cycle time, improving yields and procedures, and requires Creo experience, reading drawings, and RCCA investigations. US citizenship and security clearance are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings or electrical schematics.
• Experience resolving tolerances issues and documenting results.
• Experience using CAD Creo in production environments and writing assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with chemical processes used with mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to diagnose test failures and identify root causes.
• Generate and sustain assembly instructions with SMEs to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and repairs for sub-assemblies and systems for programs in McKinney.
• Investigate failure trends and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop troubleshooting aids and documentation to support production and test processes.
• Work to reduce cycle time, minimize touch time, and optimize production costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical production challenges.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAD Creo

Reading drawings/schematics

Test failure troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

RF/EO-IR testing knowledge

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Creo

Job description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.

Raytheon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for factory production support. The individual must be self‑motivated and will work with a cross‑functional team including engineering, factory management, program management, and operations assembly and test. This position will reside in the Manufacturing Engineering department.

Your responsibilities will include evaluating test results of complex assemblies and determining root cause of failures. You will give directions for reworking and retesting failed assemblies. You will track trends to detect systemic problems. You will work closely with multiple functions such as manufacturing engineering, factory operations, and quality engineers to develop improvements in areas like yields, test procedures, cycle time, etc. The work assignment will be a first‑shift role, with core hours from 8:00AM to 3:00PM, Monday through Friday with an optional 9/80 schedule. Occasional weekend work may be required to support factory operations.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting systems failing test, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
• Generate and sustain assembly instructions for products in the factory. This includes working with other subject matter experts to ensure instructions are aligned with requirements
• Support troubleshooting and repairs for sub‑assemblies and systems for programs at McKinney CMC such as ATFLIR, Harpoon, EODAS, etc.
• Investigate failure trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting aids, tools, and documentation to support production and test processes
• Work initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing touch time, and optimizing overall production costs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address technical challenges in production

Qualifications

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience reading mechanical drawings or electrical schematics
• Experience resolving issues with dimensional tolerances or testing and troubleshooting and documenting test results
• Experience using a CAD software such as Creo, with EO/IR systems in a production environment and writing instructions or procedures for a complex assembly
• Knowledge of common chemical processes used with mechanical assemblies such as anodizing, appropriate use of epoxy, standard cleaning methods, etc
• Experience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Skilled in data analysis to identify trends and recommend improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) product testing and/or Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) products

Anywhere else

Relocation assistance is not available

What We Offer

• 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

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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

At RTX we value:

Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

Your security clearance type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1. 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.

Undefined Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm. 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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.