Date Posted:
2026-04-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 352 Lowell St AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Confidential
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected 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.
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. The Patriot Missile Manufacturing Engineering team in Andover, MA is seeking a first shift manufacturing engineer II.
What You Will Do
- Developing, maintaining, and reviewing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs
- Supporting a manufacturing area as part of cross-functional team by guiding the production team through process troubleshooting and incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP
- Dispositioning non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
- Driving Continuous Improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making
- Providing real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators; in-house as well as the supply base.
- Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence
- Ability to travel as required
Qualifications You Must Have
- Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
- Experience with CAD modeling tools
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- 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.
*Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Preferred majors in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge and ability to apply Six Sigma and/or DFMA principles and techniques
- 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 designing, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated tooling and machinery
- Experience with Refurbishment/Repair or Warranty requirements and processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE)
- Development of Specialized Tooling (Jigs, Fixtures, Packaging) experience
- Experience with military and industry standards
- Experience in developing manufacturing processes for electromechanical assemblies
- Experience in developing work cell layouts
- Conducting safety/ergonomic assessments
- Experience with MRL and TRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level and Technology Readiness Level) Assessments
- Solid understanding of configuration management practices
- Experience with cable and harness fabrication, including crimping requirements
- Experience with electromechanical integration of piece parts and subassemblies, including a knowledge of cable and harness routing techniques
- Familiarity with standard material handling practices, especially as they pertain to Electrostatic Discharge mitigation requirements
- Experience