Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Project Engineer

Job Description

Date Posted : 2025-11-04

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ201 : RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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 :

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.

Project Engineers (PE) learn production and programmatic operations and employ their manufacturing skill set in planning and execution collaboratively between the factory and they program.   They analyze product specifications to determine appropriate designs and processes that support these customer requirements. You would apply your skills to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams. PEs build technical depth in manufacturing processes, are a liaison to the program representing the factory’s interest and are accountable for improvement and optimization.

What You Will Do

Managing large scale design, control, and improvements to the manufacturing process

Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow / routing, labor standards, tool, and fixture designs

Creating and managing Material Master and MBOM requests.

Establishing engineering design requirements tailored to manufacturing processes

Developing and implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring

Leading factory wide strategic improvement projects

Addressing large scale quality issues that affect the factory

Developing influential relationships with internal customers

Participation in ERB / CCB, LOB, production increment planning as the program Ops representative

Providing Effectivities for Variances / IR’s / CN’s

Help with communication between the factory and the program :

Supporting manufacturing areas daily with process troubleshooting, incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP

Leading non-conforming material analysis with root cause and corrective action analysis as required

Leading Continuous Improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using Six Sigma principles and data driven decision making

Providing real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators; in-house as well as the supply base.

Tool / fixture development to drive ergonomics into processes

Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence

Informing program of major factory issues

Informing factory of major program changes

Keeping the Manufacturing Engineers informed when items such as VAR’s, CN’s get approved at board that would affect their hardware

Communicating across different factory levels

Understanding the configurations of hardware that are planned to be built for a contract, and helping to ensure the factory is prepared

Assist with future contract proposals by providing the BOMS for applicable hardware configurations and other tasks

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience leading teams or projects

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

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

Experience with interpretation of technical documentation

Experience with lean manufacturing

Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and keeps pace with advances in technology

Experience with SAP / PRISM

Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques

Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO / ProE)

Experience with technical writing and problem solving

Experience with automated tooling, machinery and programming

Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience / education with project execution

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms :

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms