Manufacturing Engineer - Capital Equipment & Factory Transition Lead

Manufacturing Engineer – Capital Equipment & Factory Transition LeadAt 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.As the Manufacturing Engineer – Capital Equipment & Factory Transition Lead, you will serve as the primary engineering lead for factory transitions into new or updated manufacturing spaces. You will guide engineering activities related to capital equipment selection, equipment validation, and product validation as production capabilities are established or migrated. You will identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements to ensure successful execution across all transition phases.What You Will Do:Apply manufacturing process engineering to down-select and recommend capital equipment aligned to capability and schedule requirements.Partner with supply chain to support sourcing, procurement, and vendor engagement.Coordinate vendor equipment testing, lift-and-shift preparation, and factory space readiness prior to equipment arrival.Support equipment installation, facilities interfaces, and acceptance testing.Oversee equipment setup, verify process capability, and drive cross-functional approvals.Lead product validation for all operations to enable release of manufacturing documentation for production.Support factory floor setup and readiness activities to ensure successful production start.Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experienceExperience in managing equipment down-selection processes and coordinating end-to-end factory readiness, including close interfacing with facilities, construction contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless installation, validation, and production startup.Qualifications We Prefer:Experience in standing up new processes and facilities.Experience of circuit card assemblies and microelectronic products and processes.Experience with financial management principles or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts to support planning, tracking, and reporting of transition activities.There is NO relocation assistance for this role.