Principal Mechanical Producibility Engineer

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

Position Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

About the Role: The Critical Item Producibility Readiness Department seeks a Senior Producibility Engineer to work with cross‑functional teams to improve producibility of hardware designs and support new and emerging programs as well as upgrades to existing programs.

• Work with the hardware design team to influence design producibility.
• Perform producibility assessments and lead Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) engagements to drive cost out of the design.
• Leverage CAD tools such as DFM‑Pro to analyze and optimize designs.
• Track DFMA engagements completed by the discipline, and review for completeness and applicability.
• Manage product cost reduction initiatives towards a product cost target.
• Perform and review one‑dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Assess suppliers for their capability and readiness and offer support to ensure success in meeting contractual deliveries.
• Engage with program design teams, communicate analysis results, and negotiate design modifications.
• Occasional travel will be required to support supplier activities and collaborate with department/directorate peers.

• Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with and detailed knowledge of one or more manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, welding, forging, injection molding, etc.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and/or Assembly workshops.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.

• Certified Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Lead.
• Raytheon CORE apprentice certification or equivalent external process improvement certification (Six Sigma, Lean, TPS, DFSS).
• ASME Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional Certification.
• Experience performing two‑ or three‑dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of multiple manufacturing processes such as multi‑axis machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, 3‑D printing, welding, precision mechanical assembly, and mechanical inspection processes.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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.

Onsite employees work primarily onsite. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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, 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.

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