Production Control Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-01-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Raytheon has an opportunity for Production Control Specialist, in the Andover, MA, Mission Components work center. The successful candidate will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers including material program managers, programs, manufacturing, planning, engineering and mission assurance /quality. We value different skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do  

• Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules, assesses changes and improves processes as necessary. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, delivery performance, and reliability
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other groups.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings and value
• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with demand forecasts and inventory levels
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, finance, engineering, merchandising) to understand purchasing needs
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier documentation
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and applicable regulations
• Support inventory management by balancing availability with cost control
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• This will be an onsite role in our Andover, MA facility

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field.
• Experience to include planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, project management or a related field.  

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or six sigma project implementations. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in ERP or purchasing systems and Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional)

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith