Sr Mgr, Industrial Engineering Section Manager V

Industrial Engineer Section Manager – Tucson, AZ

Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support factories within the Effectors portfolio by maximizing throughput, improving efficiency, and delivering increasing value to our customers.

• Location: Tucson, AZ (primary onsite location; travel up to 20% to other Raytheon sites in Camden, AR, and Huntsville, AL).
• Security clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required on day1; interim clearance obtainable prior to start is required.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
• Travel: Up to 20% required for supporting factories outside Arizona.

• 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.
  • Ensure team adherence 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 cross‑functional teams (Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, QA, Logistics, etc.) 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.

• Education & Experience
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial engineering experience (or 8 years with a master’s degree).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM field.
  • Active DoD security clearance required on day1, or ability to obtain interim clearance.
• Required Technical Skills
  • Application of Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization.
  • Leadership of cross‑functional engineering teams to achieve measurable results.
  • Experience in a large government contractor manufacturing environment similar to Raytheon.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tools, and proposal development.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in engineering, operations, or management.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing.
  • Experience with digital factory tools, simulation, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Demonstrated success leading lean transformations or production system improvements.
  • Willingness to mentor and develop industrial engineering talent.

• RTX Leadership Values and managerial tools.
• Defense industry mission requirements and cost, quality, schedule targets.
• Industrial Engineering tools and methods for continuous improvement and future‑state forecasting.
• RTX CORE Operating System and CORE Common Methods.

• Salary range: $132,400–$251,600 USD (based on experience).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, employee assistance program, and learning opportunities.
• Eligible for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.