Engineering Section Manager, CCM Front End - 2nd Shift

RTX•Andover, MA

10d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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. This is a 2nd Shift position with a 8% shift differential. We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join the Manufacturing Engineering team as the Section Manager for the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) area to support the Off-Shift Manufacturing Engineering Team (2nd and 3rd Shift). The Manufacturing Engineering Section Manager position will lead a 2 shift team of manufacturing engineers responsible for process development and process sustainment supporting the front end processes in Circuit Card Manufacturing. They will work primarily on 2nd shift hours, but are responsible for managing both the 2nd and 3rd shift Engineering teams. This section manager will report directly to the Front End Section Manager. The Section Manager will be directly responsible for managing a functional team of engineers who support the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process and other front end processes such as bake and label and component prep. This work includes prioritizing tasks to meet the customer’s needs, coordinating resources, managing team staffing levels and interfacing with strategic make center personnel and leaders. The Section Manager will also be responsible for training, coaching, mentoring, employee performance development and ensuring each engineer is performing to the standards set by the Factory and Manufacturing Engineering. The Section Manager is responsible for the technical quality of engineering tasks, product compliance and providing critical oversight to his/her team of engineers including staffing and approval of timecards. This Section Manager will possess skills necessary to develop sustaining solutions to technical problems, troubleshoot manufacturing systems and lead root cause and corrective action. The Section Manager will be asked to participate in or lead functional or factory improvement projects. This position is intended to be a working Manager, and the candidate will have additional assignments in support of the make center. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform as a technical engineering leader with a strong understanding of the manufacturing processes and products. The candidate will possess a passion for functional leadership and be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity and emotional intelligence. This position requires direct support of manufacturing activities and spending a large amount of time directly on the factory floor in support of a highly demanding dynamic environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure production objectives are met while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality, efficiency, and safety. As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will contribute to supporting a wide range of manufacturing and development programs at Raytheon. Our work focuses on advanced electronic hardware for radar, missile, and combat systems. Located in Andover, MA, our state-of-the-art facility spans over 1.7 million square feet, dedicated to assembling and testing high-performance products.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
Experienced technical expertise in electronics manufacturing processes, including knowledge of production techniques, quality control, and industry standards for electronic components and systems.
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance after the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 (Circuit Card Assembly Industry Standards
Experience in Leadership or managing others.
Experience with Surface mount technology
Experience with lean principles in a manufacturing environment
Preferred majors: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering Technology
Experience applying technical principles in the manufacturing life cycle
Experience with Quality Systems and their application
Earned Value Systems Budget Management
Shop Floor Management
Experience with MRP systems (ex. SAP)
Experience with proposal development
Experience with Estimates at Complete (EAC) development and management
Skilled in risk identification and risk management
Strong engineering aptitude and analytical skills
Technical problem solving
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Verbal and written technical communication
Customer and company oriented and driven to meet or exceed expectations
Ability to maintain a professional attitude to serve as an example to the team and colleagues
Self-starter and able to manage personal and team workload

Responsibilities

Serve as the Section Manager for individuals in the Front end CCA Off-Shift Engineering team, leading the team that addresses production issues, resolving complex challenges, and driving process optimization, cost reduction, and cycle time improvement.
Provide mentorship, guidance and career development discussions to the team.
Translate engineering design requirements into actionable solutions, including the development and maintenance of detailed manufacturing process documentation, and guide junior team members in documentation best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams— Operations, Design, Test, Manufacturing, and Quality—to ensure seamless communication, integration of design requirements, and alignment on production goals.
Lead and coach corrective action investigations by dispositioning discrepant hardware, identifying root causes, and implementing preventive measures, mentoring less experienced engineers in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Lead teams to Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, including contributing to process improvement initiatives and specialized tooling development (e.g., jigs, fixtures, and packaging), while coaching junior team members to actively participate in improvement projects.
Drive a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and safety, coordinating across disciplines and suppliers to ensure best practices are upheld in all aspects of manufacturing operations.
Drive technology road map – maintain and continue to develop leading edge technology road map for SMT operations.