Prototype Planner Section Leader

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Bike Shop, an Engineering prototyping and fabrication department within the Hardware Directorate of Raytheon, seeks a Prototype Planner Section Leader, in Tucson, AZ. The mission of the Bike Shop is to enable our program partners to successfully demonstrate solutions to their engineering problems by providing rapid, innovative engineering solutions, prototype fabrication, and test support throughout a program’s development life cycle.

As a section leader at the Bike Shop, this individual will lead a group of approximately 15 prototype planners. Some Prototype Planning duties include: performing BOM analysis, purchasing components, generating material status reports, requesting components from Engineering stores, and identifying and dispositioning quality discrepancies and non-conformances through Engineering stores. The selected individual will also utilize various tools including SAP(PRISM), Common PDM, Mat Trak, and RAYTrak.

Prototype planners also ensure that quality, cost, and schedule requirements are met for engineering hardware and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. The selected individual will likely be a focal point for specific programs to meet program schedules and quality objectives. They’ll also work with team members and multiple functions to achieve the following:
Plan and manage kitting requests through Engineering stores. Develop inventory control to avoid delayed schedule. Assist in processing program requests and shipments according to the established schedule. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Engineering objectives, Engineering strategies and support activities. Work with cross-functional teams to complete kitting request on-time and within program requirements.

Expect as a section leader, to supervise a team of up to 15 individuals working closely with section members on their performance and career development goals. The leader will also be responsible for maintaining section capabilities as well as ensuring that the Bike Shop is adequately staffed. Management duties include performance development and appraisal, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies.

Candidates will contribute to the technical oversight of employees, monitor project execution and on-time delivery, and provide technical expertise in direct support of their section. The candidate will ensure two-way communication for section members; serve as the day-to-day liaison to the Department Leader concerning employee job assignments, performance impact and recognition.

Live our values of safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and promote a professional workplace. Strong interpersonal skills that promote cross-department collaboration, trust and performance. Maintain communication with customers, procurement, shop management and department management. Provide material and labor estimates for planner work and conduct bid reviews. Provide engineering review of new requests and redline documentation. Lead monthly team meetings that provide communication, flow down and training.

Manage manpower needs, including interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding. Help employees create and implement career growth and training plans. Conduct performance impact discussions.

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