Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

KY201: RMS Louisville 6201 Strawberry Lane Louisville, KY 40214, Louisville, KY, 40202 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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. 

The successful candidate will report to Manufacturing Engineering as part of the Project Engineering (PE) at the Raytheon facility in Louisville.  PE functions include manufacturing support of current production projects in Louisville.   

This role will involve interacting with Program and Leadership Teams to ensure successful integration of new business as well as support of existing efforts.  This position is for 1st shift; however, some projects may require the candidate to work extended shifts, including weekend and holiday coverage as necessary throughout the year.  This position requires direct support of manufacturing activities and spending nearly 100% of daily time in the factory areas.

What You Will Do

• Technical Data Package (TDP) Management

• Integrate with Design Team early to drive producibility and affordability, Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) and peer review representative for operations

• Engage Supplier Partners Early to Drive Producibility and Affordability, Critical Supplier Parts List (CSPL) and Quality Notes Oversight

• Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) Owner for the product, Configuration development, Common As-Built System (CABS) oversight, Material Master creation and maintenance

• Operations Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Configuration Control Board (CCB) representative, operations coordinator for Engineering Change Activity

• Assures proper incorporation of engineering changes into production documentation (work instructions, test instructions, packaging instructions, MBOM, etc.) across the extended value stream

• Requirements comprehension and flow down: Contract to Processes

• Technical exception management: Parts Holds, Material Lien Authorization (MLA), Requests for Deviation/Waiver (RDW), Pre-release, build/ship at risk, inter-factory coordination to prevent escapes and mitigate impacts to production

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the build and test flow across the extended value stream. Production Engineer/Program Manufacturing Engineer/Production Test Engineer/Resident Engineering Authority (PE/PME/PTE/REA) hardware owners are the SMEs on the build and test flow for the factory

• Factory and Supplier Readiness Processes

• Manufacturing Plan /Production Readiness e-Process (PReP) Owner

• New Product Introduction (NPI) Health Assessment, Execute Roadmap to Gate 10

• Gate Review and assessment support

• Coordinate with factory ME/PTE/REA to develop/update work/test instructions

• Manage factory and program constraints and issues

• Understands the program schedule and executes requirements aligned to that schedule

• Coordinate Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) and Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM) Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) System Business Process Expert (BPE) initiatives within the program Overhaul /Depot Best Practices

• Provide proposal support/BOEs, MBOM approval

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience. 

Experience reviewing and improving technical drawing.

Experience communicating technical information to different audiences.

Experience with technical writing.

Experience with MRP systems.

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

• Preferred degrees: Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

• Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements

• Understand and utilize factory and program performance data

• Ability to lead groups and cross functional teams

• Strong project management skills (MPS, IMS, RAILs, etc) with ability to drive action and urgency. 

• Lean manufacturing skills and understanding of factory layout/flow, continuous improvement process, and value stream analysis

• Participate with program and/or LT teams to provide perspective for successful program planning, organization and execution

• Provide real time support for product, equipment, and training issues related to the assigned product line(s).

• Ability to manage Program funds and ensure all tasks are on budget

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

Learn More & Apply Now

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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