Industrial Engineer Section Manager M5

RTX•Tucson, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support factories within the Effectors portfolio by maximizing throughput, improving efficiency, and delivering increasing value to our customers. Industrial Engineers apply a wide range of methods including labor performance analysis, value stream mapping, line balancing, capacity and manpower planning, factory layout and simulation, strategic planning, project management, and continuous improvement. As a Section Manager, you will lead and develop a team of industrial engineers supporting multiple customers and manufacturing sites. This role supports multiple Raytheon programs and factories located in Farmington, NM and Tucson, AZ, with Tucson serving as the primary onsite location. Travel of up to 20% is required to support factories outside Arizona. This position requires strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills, along with expertise in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment. Every day offers new challenges and reinforces our mission to deliver for those who defend us.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing environments
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
The ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in engineering, operations, or management
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tools, and proposal development
Experience with digital factory tools, simulation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
Demonstrated success leading lean transformations or production system improvements

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of ~12 industrial engineers, including hiring, staffing, goal setting, task assignment, coaching, performance evaluations, and approvals (timecards/expenses)
Provide mentorship, career development, and training opportunities to grow technical and leadership capabilities
Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, required training, safety standards, and ethical practices
Oversee industrial engineering project planning and execution to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
Guide the development of key metrics and performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and schedule outcomes
Lead Lean transformation initiatives and factory modeling using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, capacity analyses, discrete-event simulations, and CAD-based layouts
Ensure resource plans and throughput constraints align with forecasted demand
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve on-time delivery
Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control & Logistics, Facilities, EH&S, Engineering, and Quality to align priorities across multiple programs and sites
Influence factory roadmaps and investment decisions involving infrastructure, new technologies, and future-state capabilities
Provide oversight for IE support to proposals, new production contracts, and new product integration activities
Prepare and present clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership on performance, risks, insights, and opportunities
Advance the practice of industrial engineering across Raytheon through innovation, standardization, and knowledge sharing