Principal Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This role focuses on collaborating closely with design and supporting design for manufacturing (DFM) efforts, encompassing process development, work instruction creation, lean manufacturing, and tooling development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new products from prototype design to full-scale production for medium to large scope programs.
• Influence integrated project teams and larger teams.
• Design assembly tooling and fixtures using CAD software.
• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Conduct process flow and capacity analyses to ensure optimal production rates.
• Develop process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) and measurement system analysis (MSA).
• Collaborate with design engineering to refine product designs for manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Lead new product process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency using CREO
• Experience with AS9145
• Experience working in team environment
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques and materials
• Financial Acumen
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent
• Leadership skills
• Project management
• Time management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Pay

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