Manufacturing Engineer - 3rd Shift

Position Overview

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Assembly Factory located in Andover, MA. This is a 3rd shift role, with a 12% shift premium. The role requires a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Confidential). The position is onsite.

Andover, Massachusetts (350 Lowell St., Essex Building).

3rd shift with 12% shift premium.

• Support operation of SMT process lines, including automated and programmable equipment for multiple products.
• Process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention and operator support.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, establish process baseline metrics, SPC implementation, defect prevention, and process data analysis.
• Create and oversee projects using risk management techniques.
• Translate engineering design requirements into formal manufacturing process documentation.
• Computer and machine programming for manufacturing automation.
• Disposition of discrepant hardware.
• Lead 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 and support.
• Conduct safety/ergonomic assessments.
• Interact with senior personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations and/or suppliers.
• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost/defect.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3 & IPC-CC-830.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting circuit card assembly production floor (process and/or quality focus).
• Specialized tooling development (jigs, fixtures, specialized packaging).
• Experience supporting SMT Screen Printers, Solder Paste Inspection Machines, SMT Adhesive Placement Machines, SMT Component Placement Machines.

$57,200 - $108,800 USD. Range is a good faith estimate based on experience level.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.

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.