Prin Manufacturing Development Engineer Lead
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer
Overview
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808
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 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.
WhatYou Will Do
As a Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer Lead reporting directly to the Transition to Production Program Manager, 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Executing proposed strategies to achieve a successful Transition to Production
- Communicating across programs sharing same-factory resources to resolve conflicts
- Supporting Operational Security (OPSEC) plan execution and influencing future security strategies affecting hardware deliveries
- Supporting the execution of full contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) processes for a large budget
- Supporting the development of clear schedules, priorities and goals for each factory and key suppliers via Supply Chain partners
- Leading, collaborating and influencing quality and performance of a mix of Manufacturing Operations and Engineering program deliverables focused on starting up a particular manufacturing value stream in two factories
- Participating in strategic planning for current development and future production
This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ facility.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior experience
- Experience working in manufacturing production including manufacturing process development or improvement
- Current EV certification or experience with Earned Value Management
- Experience with factory Test Equipment development and prove-in processes
- Leadership experience in a technical or manufacturing environment
- 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
- PRISM MBOM and Production Control interface experience and close collaboration with Supply Chain processes to ensure hardware availability ahead of need
- Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing, and factory automation experience
- U.S. Top Secret clearance (the person selected for this role will be nominated for a TS clearance once selected for the role)
- 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
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.
- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite:
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