Associate Dir., Munitions Acceleration onsite Tucson, AZ

RTX • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Associate Director, Munitions Acceleration Team (MAT) onsite at our Tucson, AZ location is responsible for helping to identify and lead projects within the quality and mission assurance (QMA) processes both in the factory and in the suppliers. The Associate Director, MAT is responsible for setting the strategic vision for implementation of quality initiatives within the MAT team to help Raytheon deliver higher quantity faster with a high quality and safety mindset.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, and 12 years of prior relevant Quality, Manufacturing or Project Management experience OR advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of Quality or Project Management experience.
• Previous experience implementing QMA best practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing process improvements in a Business Process environment.
• Previous experience preparing and presenting metrics, business strategy and/or key milestones to both internal/external Executives.
• 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

• Previous manufacturing experience to include one of the following: Process improvement, manufacturing processes and COPQ and cost of poor quality.
• Metrics driven Quality Engineer with the ability to influence and impact key KPI performance
• Curiosity and commitment to leveraging AI technology to help develop operational velocity within the quality manufacturing environment and output
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and leaders
• Current active SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement processes (via CORE engagements) focused on implementation quality improvement processes employing root cause and corrective action in critical factories and suppliers tied to the MAT Programs
• Direct support of QMA and requires 90% of time in and around factory areas at Raytheon or suppliers.
• Support implementation of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) at suppliers
• Analyze quality performance to identify undesirable effects and opportunities for improvement including quality escapes and/or yield improvement activities
• On-time delivery recovery activities for quality and mission assurance
• Growth capacity within our supply base and in our internal Raytheon factories
• Create visual strategic packages and brief internal and external stakeholders for MAT QMA team
• Determine/monitor/improve KPI's and implementation processes and positively affect KPI change
• Work closely with Digital Technology (DT) on implementation of AI solutions
• Must be willing and able to travel roughly 25% (domestic and international)

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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