Precision Metal Fabrication Manager

RTX•Andover, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Take your career to the next step as a Manufacturing Engineering Section Manager. The Section Manager will report to the Operations Execution (XOPs) Engineering Department Manager and will closely collaborate with Operations in support of precision metal fabrication including 3,4, and 5-axis machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding and painting. This is an onsite role located in Andover, MA. What You Will Do The Section Manager will be directly responsible for managing a functional team of engineers. 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 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 routine 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. 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.

Requirements

Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
5+ years experience working in metal fabrication
2+ years experience leading people/teams
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of high-speed machining techniques, cutting tool technology, macro programming, and machine tool capabilities
Ability to properly apply and interpret standard and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
Experience with PFMEA, SPC, shop floor process monitoring, and data analysis
Experience with lean principles in a manufacturing environment
Preferred majors: Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering Technology
Current DOD Secret Security Clearance
Experience applying technical principles in the manufacturing life cycle
Experience with Quality Systems and their application
Strong engineering aptitude and analytical skills
Technical problem solving
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
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

managing a functional team of engineers
prioritizing tasks to meet the customer’s needs
coordinating resources
managing team staffing levels
interfacing with strategic make center personnel and leaders
training, coaching, mentoring, employee performance development
ensuring each engineer is performing to the standards set by the Factory and Manufacturing Engineering
responsible for the technical quality of engineering tasks, product compliance
providing critical oversight to his/her team of engineers including staffing and approval of timecards
develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problems
troubleshoot manufacturing systems
lead root cause and corrective action
participate in or lead functional or factory improvement projects