Principal Program Industrial Engineer
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-06-09Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
Secret - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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 Principal Program Industrial Engineer to support the Effectors portfolio of factories in Huntsville, Alabama 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. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are.
What You Will Do
Model factory operations by generating process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show production processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key performance indicators
Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints
Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce undesirable effects, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals
Influence and lead factory roadmaps and investment strategies by drafting infrastructure improvement and expansion proposals, and planning the integration of new products, technologies, and equipment that create a competitive advantage
Influence cross-functional teams to execute projects that address obsolescence, improve factory performance, and promote growth
Support new production contract/new product proposals and new product integration efforts
Improve factory safety and work cell ergonomics
What You Will Learn
Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule target
The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives
Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements
Project planning and project management techniques to deliver results and meet critical milestones supporting key business objectives
How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams and frontline operators and specialists who assemble, test, and deliver our products everyday
Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital within the factories
Raytheon’s Leadership Values and Behaviors
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of (8) years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or (6) years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a similar discipline
Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Engineering.
Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date And you must have the ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
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