Cell Lead - McKinney, TX

Date Posted:

2026-03-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 Intelligence and Space and the Advanced Products Center (APC) manufacturing facility in McKinney, Texas. We have a high visibility opportunity for a Cell Leader in our Radio Frequency Microelectronics factory. Take on full accountability for the safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance of a multi-cell/multi-shift operation.

The Hybrids Cell Leader will report to the Value Stream Manager and be accountable for the daily management and direction of a team of Production Operators. The Cell Leader will be tasked to generate, maintain, and execute clear operational schedules, priorities, goals while collaborating with functional management to allow for continuous manufacturing of Hybrid assemblies within a process area.  

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The candidate must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. 

This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do:

• Direct supervision of 15+ production operators.

• Collaborate and communicate with upstream and downstream Cell Leaders and leadership.

• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities and manufacturing systems in support of initiatives, projects, improvements, and efforts.

• Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching and mentoring.

• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, failure triage support and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.

• Strategic planning development for short term execution as well as long range planning.

• Define and Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to program schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and
  a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized 
  knowledge of technical or operational practices

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

• Previous experience leading a direct team with specific deadlines, requirements, or deliverables.

• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering practices

• Knowledge of quality requirements relating to manufacturing environments

• Superior communication skills

• Understanding of sequencing for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations in relation to similar type of products or processes

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.

*Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.*

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