Continuous Improvement Specialist

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AR2 ~ 362 Lowell St ~ AR2 PLYMOUTH BLDG Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
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.

• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives focused on increasing output, reducing cycle time, improving WIP flow, and minimizing waste in semiconductor production areas.
• Evaluate current processes and develop future-state value stream maps, standard work, and flow improvements.
• Support takt alignment, bottleneck analysis, and factory capacity improvement activities.
• Partner with operation leaders to translate growth objectives into actionable Lean roadmaps.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S programs, Gemba walks, problem-solving sessions, and other Lean methodologies to drive measurable performance gains.
• Maintain and improve CORE/Lean CI tools and artifacts (SIPOC, maturity assessments, macro plans, control rooms, etc.).
• Develop and track KPIs tied to throughput, quality, equipment efficiency, and overall factory performance.
• Gather data and insights from multiple teams, synthesize findings, and create concise executive-level briefings.
• Support factory Ops Reviews, Tier meetings, and cross-functional alignment forums.
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and communication materials for factory and operations leadership.
• Lead, coordinate, or support CI projects across semiconductor operations, ensuring timely execution and sustainment.
• Prioritize actions based on critical business needs and rapidly changing factory demand signals.
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining visibility of schedule, risks, and dependencies.
• Build relationships and leverage Raytheon-wide networks, resources, and best practices to accelerate improvement outcomes.

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience in one of the following areas:
  Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Project/Program Management and/or Process Improvement.

• Knowledge of Lean principles (5S, VSM, Kaizen, standard work, problem solving, etc.).
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present insights effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and levels.
• Experience working in semiconductor fabrication, module assembly, or high‑mix/low‑volume manufacturing.
• Prior experience facilitating Kaizen events or leading CI initiatives.
• Familiarity with CORE or other enterprise improvement systems.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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