Manufacturing Engineer - Capital Equipment & Factory Transition

2026-07-16

United States of America

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Onsite

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

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

At 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.

As the Manufacturing Engineer - Capital Equipment & Factory Transition Lead, you will serve as the primary engineering lead for factory transitions into new or updated manufacturing spaces. You will guide engineering activities related to capital equipment selection, equipment validation, and product validation as production capabilities are established or migrated.

You will identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements to ensure successful execution across all transition phases.

• Apply manufacturing process engineering to down-select and recommend capital equipment aligned to capability and schedule requirements.
• Partner with supply chain to support sourcing, procurement, and vendor engagement.
• Coordinate vendor equipment testing, lift-and-shift preparation, and factory space readiness prior to equipment arrival.
• Support equipment installation, facilities interfaces, and acceptance testing.
• Oversee equipment setup, verify process capability, and drive cross-functional approvals.
• Lead product validation for all operations to enable release of manufacturing documentation for production.
• Support factory floor setup and readiness activities to ensure successful production start.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in managing equipment down-selection processes and coordinating end-to-end factory readiness, including close interfacing with facilities, construction contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless installation, validation, and production startup.

• Experience in standing up new processes and facilities.
• Experience of circuit card assemblies and microelectronic products and processes.
• Experience with financial management principles or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts to support planning, tracking, and reporting of transition activities.

There is NO relocation assistance for this role

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  • : 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.

• This position requires a security clearance. , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

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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