Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing EngineerWe have an immediate opportunity for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Goleta, California.The candidate will be responsible for the oversight and assembly of Focal Plane Modules Arrays, optical components, and/or electromechanical assemblies from implementation of design to shipment. Lead manufacturing engineering efforts on moderate to high complexity programs, providing engineering support for the manufacturing factory, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, creating schedules and overseeing nonrecurring and recurring tasks to support program builds. The position includes work in cleanroom environments wearing full coverall garments. Role ideally will evolve into a lead position which requires delegating tasks to other less experienced engineers.What You Will DoWork with adhesives application, precision alignment, paint, weld, and cleaning processes for high-mix low volume electromechanical assemblies.Read and understand technical data including drawings, and specifications and use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) for daily communications, tracking, and documenting manufacturing processes for assembly.Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, safety needs, and security requirements.Generate Bills of Material (BOMs). Participate in tooling reviews and provide evaluation and feedback of tool designs.Review hardware for compliance; generate work/rework/repair documentation; perform troubleshooting to support production activities.Determine the causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, programs, or equipment; present results of investigations to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB).Troubleshoot to support production activities and project delivery.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.Experience in Semiconductor, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing and/or Process Engineering.Qualifications We PreferExperience in military and commercial manufacturing processes.Experience with ERP and MES systems. SAP/ CMES experienced preferred.Demonstrated problem solving skills including experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.Experience or knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.Must be self-motivated, adaptable, willing to work on varying assignments, lead projects, and work as part of an Integrated Product Team.Must possess good communication skills, especially for: documenting assembly processes, presenting technical issues or changes, and interpersonal dialogue in a diverse team.Experience in semiconductor cleanroom (class 100) work environment.Understanding of semiconductor physics. Knowledge or experience with wet etch, metal-lift off, lithography, plasma cleaning or associated semiconductor processing equipment.What We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA: