Date Posted:

2026-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-809 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 809 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support the Effectors portfolio of factories to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer.  Industrial Engineers are responsible for Labor Performance Analyses, Process and Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layouts, Factory Simulations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and more.  Industrial Engineer Section Managers are responsible for overseeing and managing a team of industrial engineers supporting multiple customers in varying capacities. 

This role will support the Large Sub-Assemblies Industrial Engineering section supporting multiple Raytheon programs and factories in Tucson, AZ.  This role requires strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in industrial engineering and process improvement in a manufacturing environment.  Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us. 

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership & Development
• 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

Technical & Operational Leadership

• 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

Strategic Influence & Executive Communication

• 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

What You Will Learn 

• RTX Leadership Values and Behaviors, RTX managerial tools, conflict resolution methods and aspects of Human Resources to help attract, retain, and reward professional employees.
• Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements.
• RTX Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to bu