Product Line Lead Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 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: Secret

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.

What You Will Do

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Product Line Lead Engineer to support multiple production programs. This role integrates advanced manufacturing process improvement strategies with test automation, yield enhancement, and data-driven decision-making to optimize manufacturing and test processes and performance.

As a Product Line Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for leading and driving the technical strategic direction, execution and continuous improvement of our production programs. You’ll work cross-functionally to develop innovative test methodologies, improve production processes and ensure operational excellence that aligns with Raytheon goals and industry best practices.

If you have leadership experience in the areas of test engineering and manufacturing process improvement with a track record of driving yield improvements, efficiency gains and quality enhancements in defense and aerospace production environments, this opportunity may be just what you’re looking for.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Developing and implementing innovative test automation and data-driven strategies to improve reliability, throughput, and yield.
• Collaborating with design, quality, and operations teams to integrate Design for Testability and process control improvements into production.
• Working closely with the Engineering Integrated Product Team and Test Development engineering to ensure new products meet manufacturability and testability requirements.
• Serving as the lead authority on manufacturing test yield improvement initiatives, driving cost reduction and quality enhancements through the product line.
• Utilizing CORE and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to optimize test process efficiency and reduce defects.
• Driving process standardization and best practices across the product line to improve first-pass yield, reduce cycle time, and enhance test coverage.
• Leading Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes to mitigate failure modes and improve production performance.
• Representing Production Test Engineering at the Program/Operation level, in Test Equipment Release to Production reviews, failure review boards and continuous improvement initiative forums.
• Providing technical leadership in hardware debugging and troubleshooting complex test failures.
• Providing reports and status updates as required to program management, operations, engineering, and the customer.

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Forest, MS facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.
• Experience with production test engineering
• Experience in a technical leadership role

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting
• Experience with interpretation of technical documentation
• Experience with project execution
• Experience with data analysis
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers and drive data driven process improvements.
• Experience fostering an environment of open and effective communication at all organizational levels. Adept at articulating strategic visions and facilitating clear and concise dialogue.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RT