Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer

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Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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: As a Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer 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. Typical Responsibilities will Include: • Participation in manufacturing and test requirements development • Design for manufacturing activities • Manufacturing process development and factory capabilities analysis to ensure factory readiness and improve product producibility Your main responsibilities will include: • Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs. • Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes. • Providing technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers • Applying manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs Other Responsibilities may Include: • Serving as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program • Recommending process and procedural changes to ensure that objectives in the areas of cost, efficiency, and quality are met • Designing, controlling, and improving the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team • Identifying and resolving constraints across the program • Participating in corrective action investigation This job is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ facility. Qualifications You Must Have: • Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and minimum 5 years of relevant experience. • Experience working in manufacturing production. • Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement • 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. • Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date Qualifications We Prefer: • Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements along with an innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and keeps pace with advances in technology • Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE) • 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 • Prefer Bachelor’s Degrees in the following areas: Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering • Current DoD security clearance (secret) 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. Learn More & Apply Now! • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : 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. • This position requires 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 Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State • This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location • We Are RTX We Are RTX - YouTube • #LI-ONSITE 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 of