Associate Director MCU Manufacturing Engineering Department Manager

RTX • Andover, MA

11d • $172,900 - $328,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sensors Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a Department Manager to lead a multi‑discipline engineering team within the Machining, Cables, and Undersea manufacturing areas. In this role, the Department Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Product Center Director and associated Factory Managers, helping to establish goals, define improvement targets, and shape strategies that enable the Manufacturing Engineering team to positively influence factory performance and program outcomes. The Department Manager is responsible for building strong technical talent and applying disciplined engineering practices across the full manufacturing life cycle to deliver high‑quality solutions for internal and external customers.
This role provides direct support for precision metal fabrication, cable harness production, and undersea sensor manufacturing. The position requires on-site presence and engagement across factory operations located in Andover, MA and Portsmouth, RI, with domestic travel between locations.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Five (5) years or more of recent management experience leading a moderate size organization consisting of engineering, manufacturing and/or technical personnel.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership roles with direct reports and talent development experience in a technical environment
• A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams
• CORE Professional Certification or above and/or experience with lean manufacturing, complex problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing engineering tools and processes across a product life cycle
• Cross-functional experience working across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Factory and Program Operations
• Experience in management processes and tools; EACs, Project Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, and Staffing
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and cost account management
• Proven technical acumen in the manufacture, test and integration of complex product technologies and systems
• Basic knowledge of high-speed machining techniques and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Basic knowledge of cables manufacturing processes including but not limited to: Mechanical terminations, harness fabrication, lacing, and shielding termination

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary Manufacturing Engineering organization of 50–100 Manufacturing and Test engineers, across multiple geographic locations
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering leadership and Make Center Operations to establish strategic priorities, operational improvement targets, and performance metrics that align with business objectives.
• Build, develop, and oversee a section‑level leadership team responsible for manufacturing readiness, factory execution, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Plan, staff, and secure funding to adequately support factory and program requirements
• Lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with other functions to achieve company goals and improvement targets
• Own, plan, and manage indirect budgets at department level
• Develop talent effectively through performance and career development
• Foster a positive and high‑performance culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, respect, and innovation.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager