Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer II, Special Tooling

Date Posted:

2026-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE 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: Confidential

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Circuit Card Manufacturing Factory located in Andover, MA.  Primary responsibilities will be to support the Factory’s procurement of special tooling.  This includes working with the using area to obtain necessary Technical Data, Use data, Process Equipment limitations, calibration requirements, and Funding types.  Tracking order completions through both internal and external sources, ensuring completed tooling is properly marked and calibrated.  Additional responsibilities include process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention, and operations support. Role requires participation in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base-line metrics, Defect prevention, and process data analysis.  Role will likely include the creation of Manufacturing Data Packages (Process Sheets) based off Technical Data Sheets.
 

What You Will Do

• Oversee special tooling orders

• Translating engineering design requirements into special tooling, including true positioning or dimensional requirements

• Work with Value Streams to determine tooling requirements for New Tools, Re-orders, Repairs, or Revision changes

• Tool/fixture development to drive ergonomics and reductions in cost and/or defects.

• Instruct/Assist with the proper dispositioning of unused, damaged, or scrap fixtures

• Assist in creation or tracking of Government Special Tooling / Property Control

• Assist in 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

• Interaction with senior personnel on technical matters often requires coordination between organizations and / or suppliers.

• Facilitate communication between Tool Design, Value Stream, and product design to ensure design activities move forward in a timely manner

• Monitor and improve performance metrics such as aged orders, priority orders, release to production, etc.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. 

• 1 year of manufacturing experience.

• 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

• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001 Class 3

• Experience with supporting circuit card assembly production floor, (process and/or quality focus).

• Surface Mount, Auto Insert, Wave Solder, Depanelizing, Assembly, Conformal Coat, Inspection

• Specialized Tooling Development (Jigs, Fixtures, Specialized Packaging Development)

• Knowledge and ability to apply Six Sigma principles and techniques.

What We Offer

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

• Relocation assistance is not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 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.

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