Mechanical Producibility Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX’s Hardware Engineering Team in Tucson, AZ is seeking an entry-level Producibility/Manufacturing Engineer I to support producibility, manufacturing processes, and transition-to-production activities for defense and aerospace products.

The role requires a Mechanical/Aerospace STEM degree, ability to read drawings, and knowledge of DFM/DFA. This is an onsite position with opportunities to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and models.
• Experience applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering teams to ensure products meet manufacturing, assembly, and integration requirements.
• Conduct producibility assessments, design reviews, and risk identification early in the product development lifecycle.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure clarity, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Perform process capability evaluations, tolerance analyses, and manufacturability trade studies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, improve yield, and streamline fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to validate tooling concepts, process flows, and work instructions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for production issues.
• Support transition-to-production activities, including pilot/scout lot builds, first article inspections, and supplier engagement.
• Maintain documentation and data within Engineering and Manufacturing systems.

Skills

Reading drawings & models

DFM & DFA

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace or related STEM

Tools

Creo

Job description

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Onsite

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.

The Hardware Engineering Team provides engineering design and development services to a wide range of products within Raytheon. The Critical Item Production Readiness (CPR) Department is dedicated to ensuring that every product we develop is designed with its entire production lifecycle in mind. By integrating principles of manufacturability, assembly, scalability, and cost management, we aim to achieve production excellence while meeting the highest standards of quality and reliability.

The Producibility and Dimensional Management (P&DM) section within the CPR department is seeking an entry level Producibility/Manufacturing Engineer, located onsite in Tucson AZ. In this role, you will support the design, development, and transition-to-production of complex defense and aerospace products. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure designs are optimized for robust, cost-effective, and high-yield production.

This position is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy problem solving, hands-on engineering, and driving improvements in producibility, manufacturing processes, and product lifecycle performance.

As a Mechanical Producibility Engineer I, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our designs and products are optimized for manufacturing, assembly, and integration. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess designs for manufacturability, identify risks, and drive improvements that enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies while gaining valuable experience in engineering and manufacturing processes.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with design engineering teams to ensure products meet manufacturing, assembly, and integration requirements.
• Conduct producibility assessments, design reviews, and risk identification early in the product development lifecycle.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure clarity, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Perform process capability evaluations, tolerance analyses, and manufacturability trade studies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, improve yield, and streamline fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to validate tooling concepts, process flows, and work instructions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for production issues.
• Support transition-to-production activities, including pilot/scout lot builds, first article inspections, and supplier engagement.
• Maintain documentation and data within Engineering and Manufacturing systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and models.
• Experience applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship or co-op experience supporting engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with basic manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal forming, forging, castings, and assembly.
• Exposure to GD&T concepts and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with CAD modeling tools such as Creo.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

• As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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.

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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