Industrial Engineer Section Manager M5

RTX•Tucson, AZ

19h•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company with 185,000 employees, is united by purpose to solve complex global problems. With market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in R&D, RTX offers unique capabilities and opportunities. Raytheon, with over 100 years of experience, provides engineering expertise to meet current and future mission needs, helping defend nations and deter aggression. The company is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support factories within the Effectors portfolio. This role focuses on maximizing throughput, improving efficiency, and delivering value to customers. Industrial Engineers utilize methods such as 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, primarily in Tucson, AZ, with up to 20% travel to other factories. The position requires strong leadership, project management, communication, problem-solving skills, and industrial engineering expertise in a manufacturing environment.

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