Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will lead projects and improvements across value streams while providing technical manufacturing support from early development to production transition.

Key responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes, leading design considerations, and ensuring factory readiness. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience with U.S. government security clearance prerequisites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF clearance.
• Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and test requirements development.
• Design for manufacturing activities.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving to factory engineers.
• Serve as the manufacturing authority within the program.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Technical writing

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering or related fields

Tools

CAD solid modeling tools (CREO/ProE)

MRP systems

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Date Posted

2026-06-18

Security Clearance Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required. DoD Clearance: Secret. Ability to obtain interim U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

What You Will Do

As a Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer you’ll lead and coordinate projects and improvements across the extended value streams by providing technical manufacturing support to a program from the early development phases through transition to production. In this highly visible role, you’ll leverage your technical knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, product technologies, factory requirements and business processes to establish and execute the manufacturing plan and influence technical program decisions to support the overall program value stream.

Typical Responsibilities

• Participation in manufacturing and test requirements development
• Design for manufacturing activities
• Manufacturing process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility
• Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs.
• Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes.
• Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers.
• Applying manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs.
• Serving as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program.
• Recommending process and procedural changes to ensure that objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met.
• Designing, controlling, and improving the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi‑disciplined team.
• Identifying and resolving constraints across the program.
• Participating in corrective action investigation.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing production.
• Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement.
• Ability to work on programs requiring special program access.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance prior to start date.

Qualifications – Prefer

• Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements along with an innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and keeps pace with advances in technology.
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE).
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines in a team environment.
• Experience with technical writing and interpreting and improving technical drawings and communicating technical information to different audiences.
• Experience with MRP systems and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments.
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Current DoD security clearance (secret).

Benefits

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. Additional benefits such as annual incentive compensation programs may also be available depending on the position level and whether the role is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

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, 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.