Value Stream Lead - Manufacturing

Position Overview

Raytheon Circuit Card Manufacturing is seeking an experienced and results-driven Value Stream Lead to manage and oversee our Surface Mount Technology Value Stream. As a senior leader, you will drive operational excellence, ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, lead cross‑functional teams, and manage end‑to‑end processes within the value stream to meet customer requirements. This role will play a critical part in achieving our goals in efficiency, quality, and cost management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Operational Leadership:
  Lead all aspects of the Front‑End Process, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets.
• Value Stream Planning:
  Develop and execute production schedules, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team, including operators, engineers, and technical support staff. Foster collaboration and accountability across the team.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross‑business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation within the value stream.
• Metrics and Reporting:
  Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, on‑time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges.
• Customer Focus:
  Serve as the primary interface with internal NHA customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to expectations.
• Growth:
  Lead the team through a period of rapid growth, process migration and new capital release to production.

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government‑issued security clearance before the start date.

• Experience working with aerospace and defense industry standards or customers.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing multi‑million‑dollar value streams successfully.
• Expertise in back‑end semiconductor manufacturing processes, including assembly, packaging, testing, etc.
• Proficient in data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning software.
• Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• EVMS certification.
• High computer literacy and confidence with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, CMES).
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or CORE/ Six Sigma project implementation.
• Metrics‑driven.

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,…