Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Relocation not available

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Principal Engineer – Technical Lead for GEM‑T Manufacturing in Andover, MA. This role requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance with interim eligibility prior to start.

You will lead a large team of manufacturing engineers, drive technical problem solving, and manage Manufacturing Data Packages while guiding production through changes and improvements.

Qualifications

• STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, 5+ years in manufacturing.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (Secret).
• Experience with GD&T and military/industry standards such as J-STD-001.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and manufacturing data systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for Patriot GEM‑T Manufacturing engineering.
• Drive strong technical problem solving in support of manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs).
• Support a manufacturing area through process troubleshooting and engineering changes to the MDP.
• Drive continuous improvement using CORE principles and data‑driven decisions.
• Engage in design development or transition to production at various product phases.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Technical problem solving

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CREO/ProE

CAD tools

CMES/PRISM/PDM

Simulation tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering provides technical expertise to numerous manufacturing and development programs within Raytheon. The Andover, MA location has over 1 million square feet of manufacturing/production space where products are assembled and tested.

Principal Engineer – Technical Lead for Raytheon GEM‑T Manufacturing. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret), with the ability to obtain an interim clearance prior to start.

What You Will Do

• Act as a technical lead for Patriot GEM‑T Manufacturing Engineering, supporting a large team of manufacturing engineers.
• Drive strong technical problem solving in support of manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, and tool/fixture designs.
• Support a manufacturing area, guiding the production team through process troubleshooting and incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP.
• Drive continuous improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk, automate, and reduce costs using CORE principles and data‑driven decision making.
• Engage in design development or transition to production at various product phases as the Manufacturing Engineering contributor.
• Provide real‑time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators, in‑house and supply base.
• Use manufacturing systems and software, including Microsoft and SAP‑based applications, to maintain production‑relevant information and perform basic data analysis to identify trends within quality data.
• Apply manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs.
• Leverage knowledge and technical skills to influence business decisions and results from new designs to recurring production.
• Design, control, and improve the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi‑disciplined team.
• Lead and coordinate projects, efforts, and improvements across the extended value streams.
• Act as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program.
• Communicate and coordinate change reviews and effectivities with CM and IPL, including CNs and Variances.
• Participate in program ERBs, CCBs, MRBs.
• Evaluate factory technical issues and escalates as appropriate to program engineering, program leadership, and MPMs.
• Assists in resolving factory‑to‑factory quality issues, RCCA, etc.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, with 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Detailed working knowledge of CMES, PRISM and PDM.
• Experience with technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), configuration management practices, and military and industry standards such as J‑STD‑001.
• Proficiency in CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools.
• Experience supporting integration of complex electronic subassemblies in manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to identify, reduce, and eliminate cost, quality, and schedule constraints through technical engagements.
• Understanding and utilization of factory and program performance data.

What We Offer

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave and paid time off.
• Holidays.
• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be offered at the appropriate level (not guaranteed).

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.