Date Posted:2026-05-21
Country:United States of America
Location:US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1
The (ATP) Value Stream is poised to be the largest factory in McKinney. It is a brand new product that is cutting edge in the Surveillance space. This is a green field factory being built up and staffed from the ground up.
The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is the Integrated Project Team leader within a production or depot manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will report to the Factory Manager and be accountable for the daily management and direction of a cross functional team which includes Cell Leads, Production Support team (ME, PTE, IE, QE, PC) and Production engineering/test support team. The VSM will be tasked to generate, maintain, and execute clear operational schedules, priorities, goals while collaborating with functional management to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products.
Additionally, the VSM will have accountability for production, depot deliveries, failure investigation and triage, direction to production support, prioritization of design engineering support and safety within their factory area.
This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The candidate must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in both manufacturing and technical leadership roles.
What You Will Do- Direct supervision of Cell Leads (CL) and responsibility for 30+ Operators and Test Techs. (You will hire all of these people to staff this area up to what we need to support the growing demand)
- Collaborate and communicate with upstream and downstream VSMs and leadership.
- Utilization of knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities and manufacturing systems in support of initiatives, projects, improvements, and efforts.
- Oversee and lead the generation, development and sustainment of product focused processes, tooling, equipment and test architecture.
- Deploy and maintain lean transformation 1.5 activities in conjunction with the value stream manager and support teams
- Deploy and maintain CORE structure, concepts and execution including but not limited to tier accountability and continuous improvement
- Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching and mentoring.
- Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, failure triage support and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.
- Track and monitor HPU performance of the team.
- Strategic planning development for short term execution as well as long range planning
- Define and Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to project schedules.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or
An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience - Experience with either manufacturing or operations.
- Experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Active and transferable U.S. Secret government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
- Previous experience leading a direct team with specific deadlines, requirements or deliverables
- Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering practices
- Knowledge of quality requirements relating to manufacturing environments
- Superior communication skills
- Understanding of sequencing for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations in relation to similar type of products or processes
What We OfferOur 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.
*Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available*
Please consider the following role type definitions 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.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
Location:
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.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.
