RTX
RTX
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for connected, sustainable flight and advanced defense systems. Its businesses include Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, spanning aviation, propulsion, aerospace systems, and missile-defense solutions. The company works on initiatives such as upgrading the F135 Engine Core and emphasizes engineering innovation, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion across its workforce.

APS Design for Excellence Lead Engineer - RTX Onsite

Lead design-for-excellence initiatives for Raytheon aerospace and defense products, improving manufacturability across the product lifecycle. Own NPI execution, DFX capabilities, and cross-functional transitions into production.

Description

  • Drive integration and delivery of New Product Introduction requirements and capabilities across the APS portfolio.
  • Define NPI requirements within program technical baselines and carry them through technology development, pursuit-to-startup, product development, production, and sustainment.
  • Improve the manufacturability of aerospace and defense systems.
  • Deploy design-for-excellence methods, including DTUPC, DFMA, DFMT, and DFS.
  • Use systems and requirements to transition products into manufacturing across the supply base and internal factories.
  • Lead organizational and cultural change within a complex matrix environment.
  • Build cross-functional partnerships with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality for New Product Introductions.
  • Contribute to the evaluation and revision of Raytheon policies and processes.
  • Report to the APS Chief Engineer.
  • Travel up to 25% for SBU and Raytheon activities.

Requirements

  • A degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
  • At least 12 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience supporting production programs as a Product Engineering IPT Lead, Production Chief Engineer, and/or Factory Operations Manager.
  • Experience creating product manufacturing workflows and value streams.
  • Experience leading program engineering teams or functional organizations.
  • An active, transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance before starting the role.
  • Ability to obtain special program access after joining.
  • U.S. citizenship required to qualify for security clearance eligibility.
  • At least five years of experience supporting product development and transitions to manufacturing preferred.
  • Preferred experience with design to average unit production cost (AUPC).
  • Strong knowledge of factory and manufacturing modeling and simulation preferred.
  • Expertise in Agile production methods preferred.
  • Top Secret clearance preferred.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term disability coverage.
  • Long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Scholar Program.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, not guaranteed.

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