Total Productive Maintenance Director

RTX • Tucson, AZ

4d • $186,200 - $353,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Effectors Director of Total Productive Maintenance is responsible for the accuracy, reliability, and readiness of test and manufacturing equipment across the Raytheon Effectors Portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Effectors Operations, the Director oversees engineers, support staff, and technicians who execute equipment maintenance strategies, establish calibration standards, and advance operational excellence. The role supports the high performance and quality standards needed to deliver Raytheon’s mission.

The Director leads strategy for test-equipment calibration and maintenance; develops policies, procedures, and best practices to meet applicable standards; oversees preventive and corrective maintenance; and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align equipment performance with program requirements. The role also improves calibration processes and technologies, manages budgets and resources for calibration labs and maintenance, develops the team, ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance, and reports equipment readiness and operational metrics to senior leadership.

This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Tucson, Arizona. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance are required after the first day. The position offers a salary range of $186,200–$353,800 and may be eligible for relocation assistance, benefits, and annual incentive compensation.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 12 years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, test-equipment calibration, maintenance, engineering, and/or operations.
• Team leadership or managerial experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active, existing clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of government and defense industry standards, including MIL-STD and FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Strong knowledge of calibration standards, measurement science, and test methodologies.
• Experience managing large teams and complex technical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall strategy for test-equipment calibration and maintenance across the Effectors Portfolio.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align equipment performance with program requirements.
• Improve calibration processes and technologies to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for calibration labs and maintenance activities.
• Develop and mentor technicians, engineers, and managers.
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance in calibration and maintenance operations.
• Provide senior leadership with regular updates and reports on equipment readiness and operational metrics.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.
• Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
• Potential eligibility for a 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Potential eligibility for flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, and the Employee Scholar Program.
• Potential eligibility for parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position level and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director