Date Posted:
2026-06-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-809 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 809 (External Site)
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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support the Effectors portfolio of factories to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. Industrial Engineers are responsible for Labor Performance Analyses, Process and Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layouts, Factory Simulations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and more. Industrial Engineer Section Managers are responsible for overseeing and managing a team of industrial engineers supporting multiple customers in varying capacities.
This role will support the Large Sub-Assemblies Industrial Engineering section supporting multiple Raytheon programs and factories in Tucson, AZ. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in industrial engineering and process improvement in a manufacturing environment. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us.
What You Will Do- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and manage a team of ~12 industrial engineers, including hiring, staffing, goal setting, task assignment, coaching, performance evaluations, and approvals (timecards/expenses)
- Provide mentorship, career development, and training opportunities to grow technical and leadership capabilities
- Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, required training, safety standards, and ethical practices
Technical & Operational Leadership
- Oversee industrial engineering project planning and execution to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
- Guide the development of key metrics and performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and schedule outcomes
- Lead Lean transformation initiatives and factory modeling using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, capacity analyses, discrete-event simulations, and CAD-based layouts
- Ensure resource plans and throughput constraints align with forecasted demand
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve on-time delivery
Strategic Influence & Executive Communication
- Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control & Logistics, Facilities, EH&S, Engineering, and Quality to align priorities across multiple programs and sites
- Influence factory roadmaps and investment decisions involving infrastructure, new technologies, and future-state capabilities
- Provide oversight for IE support to proposals, new production contracts, and new product integration activities
- Prepare and present clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership on performance, risks, insights, and opportunities
- Advance the practice of industrial engineering across Raytheon through innovation, standardization, and knowledge sharing
What You Will Learn
- RTX Leadership Values and Behaviors, RTX managerial tools, conflict resolution methods and aspects of Human Resources to help attract, retain, and reward professional employees.
- Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets.
- Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements.
- RTX Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting.
- The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or eight (8) years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a similar discipline
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or similar degree and the ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
- Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
- Experience in leading cross-functional engineering teams to achieve measurable results, such as reducing manufacturing cycle time, improving production efficiency, or meeting critical project deadlines
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment at a large government contractor similar to Raytheon.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in engineering, operations, or management
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tools, and proposal development
- Experience with digital factory tools, simulation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
- Demonstrated success leading lean transformations or production system improvements
- Ability and willingness to mentor and develop industrial engineering talent
What We Offer
Our 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.
This position is NOT eligible for relocation
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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.
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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
