Value Stream Lead - Manufacturing

Date Posted:

2025-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Confidential

Posting Title: Value Stream Lead - Manufacturing 

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. 

Bring your talent to Raytheon's Circuit Card Manufacturing in Andover, MA.   We have a high visibility opportunity for a Manufacturing Value Stream Lead.  The Lead will take on full management accountability for the safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance of a multi-cell/multi-shift operation. The Value Stream Lead will drive operational excellence throughout the organization. 

This key role requires daily interaction with other functions to maintain and meet organizational goals. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, production control, and finance. Achieving/exceeding safety, quality, delivery, cost goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using CORE, six sigma, and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.

What You Will Do

• Deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress and drive continuous improvement. 
• Workforce planning and forecasting. 
• Employee hiring and training. 
• Area layout and flow management 
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses. 
• Ensuring full compliance of company policies and procedures
• Solve complex operational issues while maintaining open communications and a cooperative work environment.
• Utilizing lean manufacturing concepts

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 7 years of experience.
• Management experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production, and /or Operations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Broad understanding of circuit card design, quality and production requirements and a demonstrated ability to continuously improve these processes.  
• Strong management skills including the ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating.
• Knowledge in assembly, inspection, and test operations
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), presentation and influencing skills. 
• High level of computer literacy / confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (CMES, SAP, PDM) 
• EVMS Level 2 Certified

What We Offer

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

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• 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.

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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 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/trainin