Patriot Missile Manufacturing Engineer II - 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Andover, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift) to develop and optimize manufacturing data packages, support cross‑functional teams, and drive process improvements.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with DoD Secret clearance; includes travel and shift premium on 2nd shift; candidate should have a STEM degree and hands-on experience with GD&T, Six Sigma/DFMA, CAD tools (CREO), and automated tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, including 1+ year in manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and/or DFMA principles.
• Technical drawing interpretation with GD&T.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs.
• Support a manufacturing area as part of a cross-functional team, guiding production through process troubleshooting and engineering changes to MDP.
• Dispositon non-conforming material; conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle time, ergonomic risk, and cost using CORE principles.
• Provide real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators on-site and at the supply base.
• Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence and travel as required.

Skills

Six Sigma

DFMA

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CREO

CAD/ProE

Simulation tools

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

Location: Andover, MA (AN2).

Shift: 2nd shift with 8% shift premium.

This role requires a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance. Security clearance status and travel requirements are part of the prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs.
• Support a manufacturing area as part of a cross‑functional team, guiding the production team through process troubleshooting and incorporating engineering changes into the MDP.
• Disposition non‑conforming material; conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through process improvements to reduce cycle time, ergonomic risk, and costs, using CORE principles and data‑driven decision making.
• Provide real‑time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators—both in‑house and at the supply base.
• Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; minimum 2 years of relevant experience, including 1+ year in manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret).
• Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and/or DFMA principles.
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preferred CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools.
• Experience with designing, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated tooling and machinery.
• Experience with refurbishment/repair or warranty processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE).

Compensation

Salary range: 68,900USD –131,100USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Employee assistance program and short‑term/long‑term incentive compensation (subject to business and performance).

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.