Your Job
Define, develop, and oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes—primarily for Raytheon connectors and cable assemblies—or improvements to existing processes. You’ll ensure exceptional product quality, drive cost-efficiency, and maintain full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Our Team
You will join our Manufacturing Engineering group, a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-reliability interconnect solutions for aerospace and defense customers. We partner closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to bring innovative, cost-effective manufacturing processes from concept to production.
What You Will Do
• Partner with design engineers to translate new product requirements into robust, compliant manufacturing processes
• Lead process qualification efforts, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections and Capability Studies
• Analyze and optimize existing workflows—applying Lean layouts, work-force planning and digital-factory tools—to maximize efficiency
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering on root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Develop Statements of Work for capital equipment and manage on-site vendor assessments and audits
• Provide Design for Manufacturability feedback to upstream product teams, balancing cost, quality, and operator usability
• Calculate and update accurate manufacturing costs for new or improved processes; track ROI and savings metrics
• Employ Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and problem-solving across the production floor
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering during customer visits, audits, and internal presentations
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• 2–3 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability interconnects
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma problem-solving tools
• Proficiency with CAD (PTC Creo or equivalent) for tooling, jig, and fixture design
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills; able to tailor messages for engineers, managers, and customers
What Will Put You Ahead
• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification
• Experience developing cable-assembly or connector manufacturing processes for Raytheon or other aerospace primes
• Demonstrated success in process qualification per NADCAP or similar standards
• Familiarity with Digital Factory connectivity, MES systems, and data-driven process monitoring
• Prior experience conducting supplier audits and negotiating complex Statements of Work
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
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