Manufacturing Engineer II

Operations Engineering Support

Provide Operations Engineering support to the Seapower Capability Center Factory located in Portsmouth, RI. Primary responsibilities will be to support Operations production across a variety of fabrication and integration areas. This includes providing technical guidance to the Manufacturing team and owning the responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and review of manufacturing documentation. Additional responsibilities include process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect prevention, and operator support. Individual will be required to participate in process improvement initiatives, establishment of process base line metrics, defect prevention, and process data analysis.

What You Will Do

• Developing, maintaining, and reviewing Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs) including assembly instructions, workflow/routing, labor standards, tool and fixture designs
• Support for a manufacturing area, as part of cross-functional team, by guiding the production team through process troubleshooting and incorporation of engineering changes into the MDP
• Dispositioning non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
• Driving Continuous Improvement through process improvements to improve cycle time, reduce ergonomic risk to assemblers, automate, reduce costs (both direct and indirect) using CORE principles and data driven decision making.
• Providing real-time technical support to manufacturers and fabricators; in-house as well as the supply base.
• Leading corrective action investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Some travel may be required for this position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, etc…)
• Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and results oriented individual with an ability to work in a team environment and with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across disciplines
• Innovative mindset that drives continuous improvement and keeps pace with advances in technology
• Excellent organizational skills with fine attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge and experience with ANSI J-STD-001
• Knowledge and ability to apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or DFMA principles and methods
• Technical drawing interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency with CAD solid modeling tools (preference for CREO/ProE) and/or simulation tools
• Experience with designing, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated tooling and machinery
• Experience with Refurbishment/Repair or Warranty requirements and processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE)
• Experience in Transducer and Sensor assembly (mechanical assembly/bonding/potting/molding)
• Development of Specialized Tooling (Jigs, Fixtures, Packaging) experience.
• Experience with military and industry standards
• Experience in developing manufacturing processes for undersea products
• Experience in developing work cell layouts
• Conducting safety/ergonomic assessments
• Experience with MRL and TRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level and Technology Readiness Level) Assessments
• Solid understanding of configuration management practices
• Experience with cable and harness fabrication, including crimping requirements
• Experience with electromechanical integration of piece parts and subassemblies, including a knowledge of cable and harness routing techniques
• Familiarity with standard material handling practices, especially as they pertain to Electrostatic Discharge mitigation requirements
• Experience with the implementation of lifting and movement requirements for various sized assemblies and equipment
• Familiarity with Paint, Plating, Chromate / Chemical Conversions processes.
• Experience with the programming and operation of CNC Machinery and other metal fabrication tooling
• Active DoD security clearance

What We Offer

• Our 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.
• Relocation assistance is not available