Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:2026-06-24 Country:United States of America Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-847 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 847 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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. Candidate will work under limited supervision to manage the Common Factory Test Platform (CFTP) improvement activities, upgrades and capital budget. The candidate will reside in the Operations Engineering directorate and support tasks under the Common Factory Test Platforms (CFTP) Group. The candidate will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain/Procurement, Test Equipment Engineering, Program Operations Management and Factory Leadership to develop and maintain a strategic roadmap of upcoming projects, inducting new test equipment, and factory layout. The candidate must have demonstrated experience/knowledge in production of Raytheon products. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the cost and schedule management of team products with a strong emphasis on anticipating, understanding, and solving problems through delivery of timely, cost-effective test solutions. The candidate should be familiar with metrics and status reporting (EAC, EVMS, BXR, etc.) as well as all work being done by the responsible teams.The candidate should possess a strong technical background to maintain an effective engineering interface, ensure organizational goals of on-time deliveries, test escape reduction and zero Estimate at Complete (EAC) growth can be achieved in a cost-effective manner. This position offers an opportunity for hands on engineering and management expertise and strong human relations skills to demonstrate leadership capability, proposal development, team building and technical skills. The candidate will work closely with Engineering, Program Operations Management, Business Development, and Operations personnel during all phases of new business acquisition, program startup, execution, and closeout.The candidate must be able to support travel to other Raytheon facilities or suppliers as required. What You Will DoPrimary interface to the Program Operations Office, Factory Technical Directors, Factory Managers (FM), PTE Section Manager, and Operations Engineering.Owner of the capital Test Equipment upgrades (aka, TEMA) and coordination in the factories.Accountable to coordinate and lead continuous improvement and optimization.Interfaces with Strategic Make Center (SMC) Managers to execute and course-correct as necessary on A3 project performance from inception through gate review closure.Manages and attends TEMA review boards (TRB) for all factories (All Parties), dispositions, provides execution and status to the TEMAs.Provides inputs into the Test Equipment Investment Strategy.Provide Inputs into the Vision, Strategy and Initiatives – What is the vision for the future and how are we going to get there?Participate and provide inputs to the Test Equipment Roadmap.Collaborate across multi-disciplined Engineering teams to derive best solutions to existing capital equipment challenges.Oversee and influence a team of Engineers to accomplish TEMAs and A3s.Manage the CFTP budget and course-correct if needed.Perform as a technical and test process Subject Matter Expert (SME).Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.Experience within a manufacturing environmentExperience leading teams or projectsThe ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Clearance (ATF).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 PreferExperience executing TEMAsExperience with technical writingExperience with leading teams or projectsExperience with lean manufacturingExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentAbility to develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problemsKnowledge of product and test environmentCurrent DOD Security ClearanceWhat We OfferOur 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 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 r