Paint and Plating Engineer II

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship & Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; an active clearance is required from day 1.

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.

The Process Development and Efficiency section of the Materials and Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual with technical expertise in Corrosion, Paint, Plating, and Metal Finishing to support all phases of product design and production for military and defense applications. The applicant should have a solid understanding of design for corrosion prevention and manufacturability, process selection and optimization, assessing supplier capability, failure analysis and report writing, developing painting procedures for different base materials and surface treatments, establishing inspection processes/criteria, training operators and inspectors, and experience in supplier manufacturing processes.

A qualified candidate should have technical knowledge and experience developing, working with, and approving paint, coatings, and surface finishing for in‑house (make) capabilities as well as at supplier (buy) partners. This position requires travel up to 50% of the time (domestic and international).

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in painting, coatings, plating, and surface finishing (e.g., procedure development and testing, operator/inspector training, fabrication problem solving and inspection).
• Experience in metallurgy, galvanic corrosion, and protective corrosion coatings.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, defense specifications, and other technical material and translating into practical procedural instructions.
• Experience as a technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
• Hands‑on painting experience of either commercial or military hardware.
• Working knowledge of military and commercial paint and plating, or surface finishing specifications.
• Must be self‑motivated and possess good communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work as a team member is essential.
• Must be adaptable and willing to work in all project phases from design concepts through manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of metal processing operations and surface treatments.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Experienced in developing finishing processes for aluminum, structural carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, and statistical techniques.
• Experienced in auditing coating processes and working with suppliers.
• Proven teamwork skills.
• Conversation skills in foreign languages are a plus.

• 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.

• 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.

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