Engineering Labs Section Lead M4

RTX • Tewksbury, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Test Capabilities department is seeking a Section Lead for Engineering Labs. This position reports to the Department Lead within the Test Capabilities department. The Section Lead will interface with Lab Leads, Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL), Program Managers, Department Managers, and stakeholders, working with multi-disciplinary design teams across multiple projects. As a Section Lead, this position will oversee a lab section, leading and managing the implementation of key Engineering Lab Council strategic projects. The role also involves ensuring the effective management of day-to-day operations within multiple Engineering Labs by the Lab Leads, with a particular focus on compliance and continuous improvement efforts. This role encompasses oversight of Northeast Engineering Labs for Raytheon, including labs located in Pelham, New Hampshire; Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and across Massachusetts. The position is based out of the Tewksbury location, with travel to multiple locations in the Northeast required.

Requirements

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading and managing project teams within a lab environment.
• Experience with Environmental Health & Safety processes including OSHA and/or SD requirements.
• Experience with security compliance and government regulations, including NISPOM and/or JAFAN standards.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in collaboration with Section Leads, Lab Leads, and customers.
• Applied work experience interfacing directly with customers in an engineering environment.
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in one or more of the following areas: ESD, EHS, NISPOM, JAFAN, or Foreign Object Elimination.
• Program Management certification (any level).
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• 6 years of experience supporting functional management and program leadership within a professional organization.
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining compliance within labs.
• Experience in audit/assessment preparation and support services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15–20 Lab Leads across multiple labs and locations.
• Ensure the management, coordination, and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices within labs.
• Oversee Property and Metrology Management tasks to ensure they are being completed effectively by Lab Leads.
• Perform cost analyses, monitor task completion, and ensure required supplies are procured within approved budgets.
• Conduct Engineering Lab Compliance audits (ELOE).
• Prepare for assessments, lead audits, and assist in the development of long-range objectives for the department.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for information flow from upper management to Lab Leads.
• Develop and implement communication plans; provide consulting support to Lab Leads and functional leadership.

Benefits

• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

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