Lean Transformation Focal (Onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lean Transformation Focals apply advanced problem-solving techniques and lean principles to design predictable manufacturing systems which maximize throughput, increase productivity, and reduce overall costs. Focals drive change in a factory environment and aid in shifting the culture of the business to adopt lean methodologies into their daily standard work. Our team is passionate about continuous improvement, has great customer focus, and biased toward actions that generate results.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior applicable experience.
Experience successfully applying Lean Manufacturing Principles
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Leading teams and capable of influencing without authority
Lean manufacturing practices regarding hardware flow and cell design
Excellent change management and effective communication skills
Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory support role
CORE Expert or Professional certification

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and transform existing work cells into high-performing lean manufacturing work cells utilizing the established lean transformation standard work and methods
Facilitate Manufacturing Standard Work and Cell Design workshops
Facilitate Integrated Production Logistics workshops
Facilitate Lean Bootcamps with factory personnel and staff
Facilitate advanced Value Stream Mapping events
Serve as Lean subject matter expert during CORE Leadership Weeks (CLW)
Co-facilitate internal organization policy deployment and goal alignment sessions
Manage lean transformation projects providing significant improvements of processes, procedures, and systems to optimize performance within manufacturing areas
Communicate with internal customers across the business to understand the root cause of unfavorable schedule / cost metrics and implement action plans that target the underlying behaviors directly contributing toward the subpar performance
Produce robust business cases (ROIs) tied to improvement project efforts / initiatives that provide immediate results for Raytheon's business performance, while avoiding additional cost margin, schedule margin, or resource allocation erosion
Interface with multiple teams focused on driving continuous improvement efforts, including but not limited to factory directors, factory managers, factory leadership and support functions, and impacted hourly employees