Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation not available

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve and support final assembly and manufacturing processes for Major End Items. The role emphasizes cycle time reduction, safety, and cost improvements through CORE principles and data-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and design teams, develop manufacturing data packages, review manufacturability, and lead corrective actions. A DoD secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Final Assembly of Major End Items.
• Drive continuous improvement through projects to reduce cycle time and cost using CORE principles and data-driven decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including instructions and labor standards.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and design to implement robust processes.
• Recommend acquisition of new equipment and materials to strengthen manufacturing capability.
• Review manufacturability and advise modifications to address constraints.
• Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence of issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

Tools

CAD (CREO/ProE)

GD&T

Job description

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Manufacturing Engineers develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods. They provide premier engineering and manufacturing support expertise to enable on-time, lowest cost hardware delivery with performance and reliability that exceed customer expectations. They execute across all phases of a program including proposal capture, process development, transition to production, and production support.

Manufacturing Engineers design, control, and improve the manufacturing process and system design through a collaborative effort with the value stream team. You would apply your skills to implement improvements that reduce cycle time and cost and improve productivity, while maintaining a high level of safety in the manufacturing environment and quality within the product. This role will closely collaborate with Operations for execution of Final Integration of Major End Items.

What You Will Do

• Support Final Assembly of Major End Items.
• Drive continuous improvement through projects aiming at improving cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making.
• Develop, maintain, and review Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs.
• Work cross functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and design to implement robust processes for continuous improvement.
• Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials to support renewed manufacturing capability.
• Review and validate recommendations regarding manufacturability of existing and future products and advise modifications or adaptations to address quality, customer, product, or productivity constraints.
• Lead corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence of issues.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD security clearance
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T
• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools
• Experience with military and industry standards
• Conducting safety/ergonomic assessments
• Familiarity with standard material handling practices, especially as they pertain to Electrostatic Discharge mitigation requirements
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology
• Experience with the implementation of lifting and movement requirements for various sized assemblies and equipment
• Familiarity with Paint, Plating, Chromate / Chemical Conversions processes

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is not available

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.