Principal Mechanical Producibility Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-04-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. The Producibility and Prototyping Center strives to develop, mature, and deploy advanced product development capabilities across the Hardware Engineering discipline, enabling the business to deliver high quality work products at competitive discriminating velocity and cost. The Critical Item Producibility Readiness Department is seeking a Senior Producibility Engineer. The Producibility & Dimensional Management Section works directly with Mechanical Engineering, Materials & Processes, Design & Drafting teams, Operations, Quality Supply Chain, and key suppliers, to implement mechanical producibility improvements on new and emerging programs as well as upgrades to existing programs. The team executes tolerance optimization through one-dimensional and three-dimensional tolerance analysis modeling and works with the design team to influence the final design. Early engagement in the conceptual stage and throughout the development process ensures that our designs are optimized with respect to methods of manufacture. This is an onsite position based in Tucson, Arizona. What You Will Do

• Work with the hardware design team to influence design producibility.
• Perform producibility assessments and lead Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) engagements to drive cost out of the design.
• Leverage CAD tools such as DFM-Pro to analyze and optimize designs.
• Track DFMA engagements completed by the discipline, and review for completeness and applicability.
• Manage product cost reduction initiatives towards a product cost target.
• Perform and review one-dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Assess suppliers for their capability and readiness and offer support to ensure success in meeting contractual deliveries.
• Engage with program design teams, communicate analysis results, and negotiate design modifications
• Occasional travel will be required to support supplier activities and collaborate with department/directorate peers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and 8 years' professional engineering experience
• Experience with and detailed knowledge of one or more manufacturing process such as machining, casting, welding, forging, injection mold, etc.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and/or Assembly workshops.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Certified Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Lead.
• Raytheon CORE apprentice certification or equivalent external process improvement certification, such as Six Sigma, Lean, TPS, DFSS.
• ASME Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional Certification.
• Experience performing two or three-dimensional tolerance analyses.
• Exposure and or basic understanding of more than one of the following standard manufacturing processes such as: multi axis machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, 3-D printing, welding, precision mechanical assembly, and mechanical inspection processes

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation Eligible

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• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
• Onsite: 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link ( to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon