Sr Manufacturing Engineer - 3rd Shift

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK 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: Confidential 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. This is a 3rd shift position which includes a 12% shift premium. Manufacturing Engineers learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment.  They develop manufacturing engineering skills, an understanding of manufacturing (cost, quality, safety and schedule), and Raytheon systems and tools.  MEs build technical depth in manufacturing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization. Primary responsibilities include developing the comprehensive manufacturing process for sheet metal, hardware installation, and large aluminum structural assembly for various radar, integrated sensor, and effector programs. The candidate will create manufacturing instructions, develop inspection plans, and create detailed operator instructions. They will also directly support the manufacturing floor to assess process failures, disposition non-conforming hardware, and create and execute robust Root Cause/Corrective Action plans to permanently solve problems. What You Will Do Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation, including inspection planning, sheet metal fabrication, hardware installation, finishing requirements, and structural assembly instructions. Support process improvements using data analysis, application of best practices, engaging with production personnel, and implementing innovative solutions to improve process capability and decrease cost Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team. Self-manage workload to support existing production, perform non-recurring engineering work for new products, and drive improvement projects to completion. Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leaders in the department to ensure schedule needs are met and address any barriers to progress. Perform process development on new product introductions with an accelerated time to market. Support continuous improvement initiatives and document standard methodologies. Review dimensional inspection data and statistical process control (SPC) data to identify and address potential defects before they occur. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues alongside Quality and Operations personnel and apply CORE/6-sigma methods to determine Root Cause and apply Corrective Actions. 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.  Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, hardware installation, and structural assembly techniques. 5+ years correctly interpreting engineering drawings, including ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances as well as typical government and industry specifications. The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Experience in creating manufacturing processes for complex large aluminum structural assemblies (bolted, welded, and/or riveted), sheet metal fabrication, and hardware installation. Demonstrated working knowledge of Creo CAD Software. Process familiarity with paint and plating processes. Results-oriented focus on past projects to evaluate success. Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude. Active DoD Security Clearance. 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 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