Senior Materials Engineer, Paint and Plating

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 1151 E Hermans Rd BLDG M02

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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Process Development and Efficiency section of the Materials and Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual with technical expertise in Corrosion Paint Plating and Metal Finishing to support all phases of product design and production for military and defense applications. The applicant should have a solid understanding in design for corrosion prevention and manufacturability process selection and optimization assessing supplier capability failure analysis and report writing developing painting procedures for different base materials and surface treatments establishing inspection processes/criteria training operators and inspectors and experience in supplier manufacturing processes. A qualified candidate should have technical knowledge and experience developing working with and approving paint coatings and surface finishing for in-house (make) capabilities as well as at Supplier (buy) partners.

This position will require travel for up to 50% of the time (domestic and international).

The Senior Materials Engineer Paint and Plating job is in Tucson AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

• Experience in painting coatings plating and surface finishing (i.e. procedure development and testing operator/inspector training fabrication problem solving and inspection)

• Experience in metallurgy and/or galvanic corrosion and/or protective corrosion coatings

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry Mechanical Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering

• Experience as a technical liaison between engineering manufacturing and quality organizations

• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings defense specifications and other technical material and then translating into practical procedural instructions.

• Hands-on painting experience of either commercial or military hardware.

• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Paint and Plating or Surface Finishing Specifications

• Working knowledge of European (ISO) Painting and Plating Specifications

• Must be self-motivated and possess good communication skills.

• Desire and ability to work as a team member is essential.

• Must be adaptable and willing to work in all project phases from design concepts through manufacturing.

• Practical knowledge of metal processing operations and surface treatments.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective/preventative actions in a manufacturing environment.

• Experienced in developing finishing processes for aluminum structural carbon steel stainless steel titanium and nickel alloys.

• Knowledge of Design of Experiments Six Sigma and statistical techniques.

• Experienced in auditing coating processes and working with suppliers.

• Proven mentoring and teamwork skills.

• Conversation skills in foreign languages are a plus.

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.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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