Senior Manager, Engineering CORE

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our CORE Operating System (Customer-Oriented Results and Excellence) puts customers first by aligning priorities, accelerating integration, and delivering measurable value.

Using a shared language and methodology, we strengthen how we work together and empower employees to improve their work—every day.

Support operating system deployment and continuous improvement activities across the function and with our program and functional partners. Serve as CORE Focal for Chief Engineering and Product Safety, aligning goals, managing improvement targets, and driving progress across key strategic engagements. Lead the Engineering Corrective Action Board (ECAB), partnering with engineering executives, Chief Engineers, and transformation leaders. Represent Engineering on the cross-functional Corrective Action Board, alongside leaders from Quality, Legal, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Oversee customer and supplier failure collection, impact analysis, prioritization, engagement sponsorship, chartering, and stakeholder/budget management. Plan, lead, and execute CORE continuous improvement engagements for key Engineering processes. Prepare and deliver clear, compelling executive‑level updates and performance reporting. Sponsor, facilitate, and coach CORE projects, diagnostics, and improvement initiatives to accelerate business transformation.

Deep proficiency in advanced CORE and continuous improvement methods, including expert‑level diagnostic and transformation tools. How to convert engineering functional expertise into process‑level improvement strategies that strengthen business priorities. How to influence complex, high‑visibility, cross‑functional initiatives involving engineering executives and enterprise leaders.

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Experience interacting with senior leaders, executives, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Experience driving transformational change, process improvement, or cost/schedule efficiency improvements. Experience working with continuous improvement methods in engineering or technical environments. CORE Expert‑in‑Training designation or CORE Professional certification.

Demonstrated success leading large, complex initiatives at the urgency and pace required by the business. Experience strengthening internal customer relationships and influencing cross‑functional leaders. Experience training or coaching Lean or CORE methods. Background in cost reduction, EAC improvement, or synergy creation. CORE Expert or equivalent certification (R6s Expert, Six Sigma Black Belt).

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 classified as:
Remote:
Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting…