Manufacturing Engineer - Capital Equipment & Factory Transition Lead
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513
WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG 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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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.
As the Manufacturing Engineer – Capital Equipment & Factory Transition Lead, you will serve as the primary engineering lead for factory transitions into new or updated manufacturing spaces. You will guide engineering activities related to capital equipment selection, equipment validation, and product validation as production capabilities are established or migrated. You will identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements to ensure successful execution across all transition phases.
- Apply manufacturing process engineering to down-select and recommend capital equipment aligned to capability and schedule requirements.
- Partner with supply chain to support sourcing, procurement, and vendor engagement.
- Coordinate vendor equipment testing, lift‑and‑shift preparation, and factory space readiness prior to equipment arrival.
- Support equipment installation, facilities interfaces, and acceptance testing.
- Oversee equipment setup, verify process capability, and drive cross-functional approvals.
- Lead product validation for all operations to enable release of manufacturing documentation for production.
- Support factory floor setup and readiness activities to ensure successful production start.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience Experience in managing equipment down‑selection processes and coordinating end‑to‑end factory readiness, including close interfacing with facilities, construction contractors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless installation, validation, and production startup.
- Experience in standing up new processes and facilities.
- Experience of circuit card assemblies and microelectronic products and processes.
- Experience with financial management principles or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts to support planning, tracking, and reporting of transition activities.
There is NO relocation assistance for this role
This is a U.S.
-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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…
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