Continuous Improvement Specialist onsite Tucson, AZ

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist at an entry level to support our ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, optimize processes, and drive organizational excellence. The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvement opportunities across Fabrication, Assembly, Inspection, and Test (FAIT) departments.
• Support the development and execution of Qualification Plans for deliverable production hardware in compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Use metrics to measure the effectiveness of implemented changes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training materials to support process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of processes, procedures, and improvement activities.
• Ensure all process improvement activities comply with internal policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel occasionally to support initiatives at other Raytheon facilities.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production line environment, or operations environment.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued DoD Secret security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with varied teams.
• Basic understanding of process mapping and root cause analysis tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ability to learn and apply Raytheon’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) and AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge of Raytheon’s internal systems such as PRISM and Power BI.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

• Salary range: 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and employee assistance program.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates.
• 9/80 schedule (9‑hour shifts, off every other Friday).

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.