Mechanical Producibility Engineer I - Onsite Tucson

RTX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX's Hardware Engineering Team in Tucson, AZ is seeking an entry-level Producibility Engineer I to support design for manufacturability and transition-to-production of defense and aerospace products. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams to optimize processes, reduce costs and improve yield, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in engineering and production.

This onsite role offers exposure to complex systems, rigorous documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and models.
• Experience applying DFM or 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

DFM/ DFA knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

RTX's Hardware Engineering Team in Tucson, AZ is seeking an entry-level Producibility Engineer I to support design for manufacturability and transition-to-production of defense and aerospace products. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams to optimize processes, reduce costs and improve yield, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in engineering and production.

This onsite role offers exposure to complex systems, rigorous documentation, and