Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer

Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. An active, transferable DoD Secret clearance is required prior to start date. Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF clearance may also be required.

• Develop Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, and tool and fixture designs.
• Provide technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes.
• Deliver technical guidance, including problem‑solving to factory engineers.
• Apply manufacturing engineering skills across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs.
• Serve as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program.
• Recommend process and procedural changes to meet cost, efficiency, and quality objectives.
• Design, control, and improve producibility of products through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and resolve constraints across the program.
• Participate in corrective action investigations.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing production. Experience with manufacturing process development or improvement, and ability to work on programs requiring special program access, are essential.

• Ability to identify, reduce, and eliminate cost, quality, and schedule constraints through technical engagements, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and advancing technology.
• Experience with technical drawing interpretation, GD&T, and proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE).
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical aptitude to work cross‑disciplined in a team environment.
• Experience with MRP systems and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments.
• Preference for Bachelor’s Degrees in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Current DoD security clearance (Secret).

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.