Position Manufacturing Engineer II, Special Tooling

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance 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. Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Manufacturing Factory located in Andover, MA. Primary responsibilities will be to support the Factory’s procurement of special tooling. This includes working with the using area to obtain necessary Technical Data, Use data, Process Equipment limitations, calibration requirements, and Funding types. Tracking order completions through both internal and external sources, ensuring completed tooling is properly marked and calibrated.

Additional responsibilities include process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention, and operations support. Role requires participation in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base‑line metrics, defect prevention, and process data analysis. Role will likely include the creation of Manufacturing Data Packages (Process Sheets) based off Technical Data Sheets.

• Oversee special tooling orders
• Translating engineering design requirements into special tooling, including true positioning or dimensional requirements
• Work with Value Streams to determine tooling requirements for New Tools, Re‑orders, Repairs, or Revision changes
• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost and/or defects
• Instruct/Assist with the proper dispositioning of unused, damaged, or scrap fixtures
• Assist in creation or tracking of Government Special Tooling / Property Control
• Assist in root cause and corrective action investigations to solve problems and prevent recurrence
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology
• Manufacturing process development
• Interaction with senior personnel on technical matters often requires coordination between organizations and or suppliers
• Facilitate communication between Tool Design, Value Stream, and product design to ensure design activities move forward in a timely manner
• Monitor and improve performance metrics such as aged orders, priority orders, release to production

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• 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

• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3
• Experience with supporting circuit card assembly production floor, (process and/or quality focus)
• Surface Mount, Auto Insert, Wave Solder, Depanelizing, Assembly, Conformal Coat, Inspection
• Specialized Tooling Development (Jigs, Fixtures, Specialized Packaging Development)
• Knowledge and ability to apply Six Sigma principles and techniques

• Values:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation assistance is not available

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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…