Principal Mechanical Producibility Engineer

RTX

Principal Mechanical Producibility Engineer improving manufacturability for RTX aerospace and defense systems. Leading DFMA, tolerance analysis, supplier readiness, and cost-reduction initiatives remotely.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles, with a strong focus on cost reduction initiatives and supplier capability assessments. Proficient in CAD tools for design optimization and capable of performing tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability.

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Design For Manufacturing And Assembly (DFMA)Tolerance AnalysisSupplier Capability AssessmentCost Reduction InitiativesManufacturing Processes Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Tolerance AnalysisDesign For Manufacturing And Assembly (DFMA)CAD ToolsManufacturing ProcessesCost Reduction StrategiesProducibility AssessmentsMulti-Axis MachiningInjection MoldingWelding3-D Printing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

DFM-Pro

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Design For Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) LeadDoD Secret Security ClearanceASME Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing Professional CertificationSix SigmaLeanTPSDFSS

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ProcessesProducibilityDesign ModificationsMechanical EngineeringQuality AssuranceSupply Chain Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the hardware design team to influence design producibility
Perform producibility assessments and lead Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) engagements to reduce design cost
Use CAD tools such as DFM-Pro to analyze and optimize designs
Track DFMA engagements by discipline and review completeness and applicability
Manage product cost reduction initiatives toward a product cost target
Perform and review one-dimensional tolerance analyses
Assess supplier capability and readiness and provide support for contractual deliveries
Engage program design teams, communicate analysis results, and negotiate design modifications
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes, Design and Drafting, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers
Travel occasionally for supplier activities and collaboration with department/directorate peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
Experience with detailed knowledge of one or more manufacturing processes, such as machining, casting, welding, forging, injection molding, etc.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing and/or Assembly workshops
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Preferred: Certified Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Lead
Preferred: Raytheon CORE apprentice certification or equivalent external process improvement certification, such as Six Sigma, Lean, TPS, or DFSS
Preferred: ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional Certification
Experience performing two- or three-dimensional tolerance analyses
Exposure to or basic understanding of multiple standard manufacturing processes, including multi-axis machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, 3-D printing, welding, precision mechanical assembly, and mechanical inspection

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Remote work arrangement
Occasional travel support for supplier activities and collaboration