Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift - McKinney, TX
RTX · McKinney, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at RTX (aerospace & defense) in McKinney, TX.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Automation, Painting / coating
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 32 live postings that list pay, out of 144 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 143 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$126k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 57%
- ✓ Root cause 52%
- Lean 39%
- New product launch 36%
- ✓ Automation 35%
- Six Sigma 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at RTX
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: RTX in McKinney
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Full description from RTXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Not Required
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 Material Processing Manufacturing Engineering Department centers on development and production support assembly methods, materials, and processes for current and next generation microwave and mmWave products, with a very heavy emphasis on cutting-edge automation and materials.
You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, engineering technicians, production operators, quality and operations on product manufacturing. Team
responsibilities
include developing and implementing materials and processes, process improvements, and production support using established statistical process control techniques, experimental designs, material analysis, mechanical design analysis, and root cause analysis. Evaluation of materials, equipment, and processes.
This position will work on 3rd shift from 10pm - 6am.
What You Will Do
- ◆Support current low-volume high-mix production in coatings factory with on-site responsiveness to factory equipment, process, materials, and product problems.
- ◆Support coating factory production execution. Assist in implementing well-controlled processes, and with writing shop process documentation.
- ◆Support new products build typically with automated equipment.
- ◆Ensure processes developed and executed meet product quality
requirements
(J-STD-001, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, IPC, etc.)
- ✓Assist with process improvement projects to improve factory productivity.
- ✓Effective cross-functional communication of technical information.
You Must Have
- ✓HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- ✓Manufacturing experience with surface mount technology (SMT), microelectronics and automated assembly equipment.
- ✓U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
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Country
United States of America
Location
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG
Position Role Type
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status
We Prefer
- •Experience in clean rooms or coatings manufacturing factories.
Problem solving and mechanical aptitude.
- •Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
- •Technical writing experience for operator instructions, process reports.
- •Self-motivated, proactive, ability to multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
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 benefits are not eligible for this position.*
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
Location - McKinney, TX: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
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.
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.