Principal Mechanical Producibility Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an experienced engineer in Tucson, Arizona, to work on hardware design and manufacturability. You will evaluate designs and lead DFMA workshops to optimize product costs. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in a STEM field and significant engineering experience.

This role requires in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and a capability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional engineering experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, etc.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with hardware design team to influence design producibility.
• Perform producibility assessments and lead DFMA engagements.
• Leverage CAD tools to analyze and optimize designs.
• Track DFMA engagements and review for completeness.
• Manage product cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform one-dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Assess suppliers for capability and readiness.
• Engage with program design teams and negotiate modifications.
• Occasional travel required to support supplier activities.

Skills

Manufacturing process knowledge

Engineering analysis

CAD tools expertise

Tolerance analysis

Supplier assessment skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DFM-Pro

Job description

Location & Role Type

City: Tucson, Arizona – 3350 E Hemisphere Loop, Building M09. Position: Onsite, U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status required. Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance (existing clearance required after day 1).

Salary Range

$107,500 – $204,500 USD.

Responsibilities

• Work with hardware design team to influence design producibility.
• Perform producibility assessments and lead Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) engagements to drive cost out of the design.
• Leverage CAD tools such as DFM‑Pro to analyze and optimize designs.
• Track DFMA engagements completed by the discipline, review for completeness and applicability.
• Manage product cost reduction initiatives toward a product cost target.
• Perform and review one‑dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Assess suppliers for capability and readiness, offering support to ensure contractual delivery success.
• Engage with program design teams, communicate analysis results, and negotiate design modifications.
• Occasional travel required to support supplier activities and collaborate with peers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years professional engineering experience.
• Detailed knowledge of one or more manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, welding, forging, injection molding, etc.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and/or Assembly workshops.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Lead.
• Raytheon CORE apprentice certification or equivalent external process improvement certification (Six Sigma, Lean, TPS, DFSS).
• ASME Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional Certification.
• Experience performing two- or three-dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of multiple manufacturing processes (multi-axis machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, 3‑D printing, welding, precision mechanical assembly, mechanical inspection).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, and parental leave.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other applicable benefits per business unit and collective bargaining agreement.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

EEO Statement

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 in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable laws.