Sr Area Transformation Industrial Engineer III

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Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 a Senior Area Transformation Industrial Engineer to support production within the Effectors portfolio of factories in Tucson, AZ 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 Responsibilities will focus primarily on supporting factory leadership, Strategic Business Unit partners, and peer organizations to advance Lean Transformation initiatives, identify strategic investment opportunities and lead critical projects benefiting the make centers: Partner closely with Factory Industrial Engineers and Program Industrial Engineers to create predictable manufacturing systems. Analyze manufacturing system performance to identify undesirable effects and opportunities for improvement. Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints. Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate constraints, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals. Create process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show manufacturing processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key metrics. Contribute to strategic roadmaps focused on factory capacity, Manufacturing Technology insertion, infrastructure improvements, obsolescence mitigation, and the integration of new capabilities. Partner with project managers and factory support functions to improve modify the factory footprint and layout of factory equipment as needed. Support program contract proposals, business case development for future investments, supplier assessments, and Make/Buy/Where analyses. 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 targets 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 Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR an applicable Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineerin g, or similar engineering discipline Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, or Process Optimization 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/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 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. Not eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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