Position Manufacturing Engineer II, Special Tooling

Operations Engineering – Circuit Card Manufacturing Factory (Andover, MA)

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Manufacturing Factory located in Andover, MA. The role focuses on procurement of special tooling, process improvement, and operational support.

• Oversee special tooling orders.
• Translate 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.
• Develop tool/fixture to drive ergonomics and cost or defect reductions.
• Assist with dispositioning of unused, damaged, or scrap fixtures.
• Create or track Government Special Tooling/Property Control.
• Investigate root causes and corrective actions to solve problems and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Develop manufacturing processes and manufacturing data packages (Process Sheets) based on Technical Data Sheets.
• Coordinate with senior personnel on technical matters, facilitating communication between Tool Design, Value Stream, and product design.
• Monitor and improve performance metrics such as aged orders, priority orders, release to production, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Knowledge of ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3.
• Experience supporting circuit card assembly production floor (process and/or quality focus).
• Experience with Surface Mount, Auto Insert, Wave Solder, Depanelizing, Assembly, Conformal Coat, Inspection, and specialized tooling development.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Six Sigma principles and techniques.

• Experience in process improvement initiatives and establishment of process baseline metrics.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodology.

• Competitive base salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation opportunities (variable).

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.

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.