Raytheon Technologies

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Raytheon Technologies$78K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience specifically in manufacturing.
  • Leadership experience in project management.
  • Proficiency in all MS Office applications.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Must meet ITAR and CCGP requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Customer Group in developing maturity in the CORE Framework.
  • Drive 5S and TPM initiatives as the site champion.
  • Conduct training and coaching on CORE Operating System principles.
  • Lead and participate in Kaizen events, ensuring completion of action items.
  • Organize Lean and Continuous Improvement training activities for operational skills development.
  • Support the CORE Certification process and guide new Kaizen leaders.
  • Manage IDEA Program meetings to implement and report savings.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Retirement savings program.
  • Tuition assistance through Employee Scholar Program.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-15

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

In this position you will be reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager. As the Continuous Improvement Specialist , you support the Oakville site through its Continuous Improvement journey. In this role, the CI Specialist will be the primary resource for our fundamental CI tools, manage CORE Certification, and support the site’s progression in CORE Operating System.

This position is working onsite at Oakville facility - ON, Canada.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

  • Assist a Customer Group as a CI Specialist with focus on developing their Maturity in the CORE Framework.

  • Serve as the site 5S/TPM Champion and drive the 5S and TPM Maturity.

  • Support Training and coaching on the CORE Operating System and COSMIC.

  • Lead, Co-Lead, and Participate in various types of Kaizen Event (5S, TPM, SW, CPS, 3P, VSM, etc.) including follow-up and closure of all actions.

  • Organize and support CORE, Lean and Continuous Improvement training activities to develop skills across Operations. (Lean Simulations, Truck Factory, Process Optimization Boot Camp Training).

  • Support the CORE Certification process for the site employees, and coach and develop new Kaizen event leaders.

  • Participate as a member of the CORE Council and CORE Meetings.

  • Manage and Chair IDEA Program Meetings – including supporting the implementation and reporting of the savings.

  • Coach and mentor management on lean principles, cell design to ensure alignment on L&F objectives.

  • Support the Annual Goal Alignment Process, Macro Plan. Development, and sustainment of the CORE Control Room.

  • Support new technology and Digital initiatives, by managing small projects to support annual Improvement Targets.

  • Support Lean transformation activities for the site and development and maturity of the CORE Culture.

  • Support the implementation, and the development of 3D Models for 3D Printing.

  • Celebrate successes in achieving Continuous Improvement and CORE targets.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Demonstrated projects' leadership experience.

  • Working Experience in all MS office applications.

  • ERP experience

  • Successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or in relevant discipline.

  • Aerospace industry experience.

  • Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Techniques and applications.

  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certified.

  • Familiarity with Agile methodology.

  • CORE Champion and/or CORE Professional Level Certifications.

  • Ability to work on own with little supervision and demonstrate Bias for action to drive tangible change.

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

  • Must be able to interact and communicate well at all levels of the Organization.

  • SAP Experience

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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

The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD . 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. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTXs Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. 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 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 job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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