Sr Mgr, Industrial Engineering Section Manager V

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-851 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 851 (External Site)

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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 more than 100 years of experience and engineering expertise to meet today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

• 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

• Oversee industrial engineering project planning and execution to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
• Guide 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

• 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

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or 8 years with a master's degree (unless prohibited by local laws or regulations)
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• Active or INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance (DOD Secret) required on day 1
• Ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
• Experience applying industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
• Experience 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

• 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

• 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 drive…