Industrial Engineer Section Manager M5

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support the Effectors portfolio of factories to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. This role will support the Large Sub-Assemblies Industrial Engineering section supporting multiple Raytheon programs and factories in Tucson, AZ. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in industrial engineering and process improvement in a manufacturing environment. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to 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 or eight (8) years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a similar discipline
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or similar degree and the ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
Experience in leading cross-functional engineering teams to achieve measurable results, such as reducing manufacturing cycle time, improving production efficiency, or meeting critical project deadlines
Experience working in a manufacturing environment at a large government contractor similar to Raytheon.
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
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing environments
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
Ability and willingness to mentor and develop industrial engineering talent

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