Principal Program Industrial Engineer

Raytheon Technologies

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Business Development, Business Support, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Analysis, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Ergonomics, Explosives, Firearms Experience, Forecasting, Industrial Engineering, Investment Capital, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Life Insurance, Line Balancing, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Plant Layout and Design, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product Development, Production Planning, Production Support, Production Systems, Productivity Model, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, RTX, Regulations, Rehabilitation Act, Resource Utilization, Return on Capital (ROC), Safety/Work Safety, Security Clearance, Simulation, Six Sigma Certification, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, United States Citizen, Value Stream Mapping, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Tucson, AZ

POSTED

8 days ago

Date Posted:
2026-06-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Activeand 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:
Secret - Current
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 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
The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing environments
Experience/Education with factory layout and work cell design/optimization
Experience/Education with simulation modeling and capacity analysis tools/methods
Experience/Education with project management
Experience/Education with CAD software
Demonstrated success leading lean transformations or production system improvements
Six Sigma certifications
Leading teams and capable of influencing without authority

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.

This position is NOT eligible for relocation

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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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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