Sr Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineer

*Date Posted:*
2024-06-05*Country:*
United States of America*Location:*
AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA*Position Role Type:*
HybridAt 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.

The Manufacturing Design Engineering Section Manager within Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading a support team consisting of Manufacturing Design Engineers who are technically trained individuals with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience supporting development programs and products. The successful candidate will report to the Manufacturing Design and Systems Engineering Department Manager and will be accountable for providing functional support and producibility expertise to various programs through the management of approximately 15 engineers. The Section Manager will be responsible for coaching and training engineers in Manufacturing Engineering skills and processes in addition to mentoring and providing career guidance. Responsibilities also include providing technical guidance, coordinating resources, managing team staffing levels, conducting interviews, department project ownership, providing input for strategic issues and plans for the department and programs, cross functional collaboration, coordinating with other sections, safety, and performance development. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in both technical and manufacturing leadership roles.

The Section Manager is responsible for the technical quality of engineering tasks and must ensure the proper processes and technical oversight are completed. The Section Manager is also expected to support proposal activities and provide cost estimates for program bids and department initiatives.

*What You Will Do*

* Employee coaching, mentoring, training
* Employee performance development
* Employee hiring and staffing
* Providing technical guidance and problem solving to employees and programs
* Providing Subject Matter Expertise in Manufacturing Engineering processes and procedures throughout the development lifecycle
* Developing influential relationships with internal customers
* Personnel performance input for all related functions
* Leading and supporting strategic improvement projects across the department
* Working manager with additional assignments in support of program(s) as a Manufacturing Design Engineer
* Acting as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program(s)
* Leveraging knowledge and technical skills to influence business decisions and results from new designs through transition to production
* Providing technical input and peer review to engineering designs and design changes
* Developing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool, and fixture designs
* Leading Continuous Improvement through design and process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to operators, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making
* Developing and implementing manufacturing process control and performance monitoring

*Qualifications You Must Have*

* Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
* Experience in a manufacturing and test environment
* Experience leading teams or projects
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
* The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

*Qualifications We Prefer*

* Experience working development programs and/or products
* Strong engineering aptitude and analytical skills
* Experience applying technical principles in the manufacturing life cycle
* Experience with Quality Systems and their application
* Network within Raytheon
* Experience with MRP systems (ex. SAP/PRISM)
* Experience with proposal development
* Skilled in risk identification and risk management
* Technical problem solving
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Verbal and written technical communication
* Customer and company oriented and driven to meet or exceed expectations
* Ability to maintain a professional attitude to serve as an example to the team and colleagues
* Ability to work cohesively in a diverse team environment
* Self-starter and able to manage personal and team workload
* Ability to identify, reduce and eliminate cost, quality and schedule constraints through technical engagements
* Knowledge and ability to apply CORE principles and techniques
* Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
* Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE)
* Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
* Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and keeps pace with advances in technology
* Excellent written, verbal, and motivational communication skills, including presentation skills
* Experience communicating technical information to different audiences
* Experience teaching, training and/or mentoring manufacturing systems and processes to junior engineers
* Strong organization skills with fine attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments
* Understanding of the project management lifecycle
* Understanding of the DoD Program Acquisition and Phases
* Current DoD security clearance (secret)
* Special Access for some positions

*What We Offer *
• 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.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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 associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.*
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