Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

RTX (Raytheon); Mississippi; On-site; USD 78,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a skilled engineer for the Forest, MS facility to create and update work instructions ensuring all assembly-technical requirements are met. You will perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support transitions to build activities and first article validation for new products.

Responsibilities include aiding fixture/tooling design, safety initiatives, and addressing systemic issues with continuous improvement to reduce scrap and rework.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with defect analysis and process improvement.
• Experience determining root cause and corrective action implementation.
• Experience working with engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and update work instructions to capture all technical requirements for assembly.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective action when defects occur.
• Support transition to build activities and first article validation for new products.
• Participate in the design of fixtures and tooling.
• Undertake safety initiatives including job hazard analysis and ergonomic assessments.
• Support defect prevention and address systemic issues with the work area.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and rework.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430

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.

What You Will Do:

• Creating and updating work instructions to ensure all technical requirements are captured for assembly.
• Performing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action when defects occur.
• Supporting transition to build activities and First Article Validation for new products.
• Participating in the design of fixtures and tooling.
• Proactively undertaking safety initiatives including job hazard analysis and ergonomic assessments.
• Supporting defect prevention and engaging with work area to address systemic issues.
• Driving continuous improvement to reduce scrap and rework.
• Occasional travel may be required

This position is based onsite at Raytheon's Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with defect analysis and/or process improvement
• Experience determining Root Cause and Corrective action implementation
• Experience working with engineering drawings

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience interfacing with customers and managers to report performance (technical, cost and schedule)
• Solid background in Military and Commercial Standards, Materials and Process Specifications, Torque Controls, and Analysis of Tolerance Stack-ups.
• Experience implementing Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to solve design and manufacturing related issues
• Understanding of MRP and Shop Floor control systems for Non-Conforming Parts Disposition, Router Maintenance and Rework Router generation or experience with Electronic Circuit Card, Cabling and Electronic System assembly, and
• Experience with CREO Parametric to manipulate 3D models, create 3D models

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.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearances - United States Department of State

This position is an onsite role - Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 78,200 USD - 148,600 USD. The salary range provided is