Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX 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: Confidential

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Precision Metal Fabrication is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Value Stream Lead to manage and oversee our Machine Shop as well as our Sheet Metal, Weld and Paint Shops. As a senior leader, you will drive operational excellence, ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, lead cross-functional teams, and manage end-to-end processes within the value stream to meet customer requirements. This role will play a critical part in achieving our goals in efficiency, quality, and cost management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

 

 

What You Will Do

• Operational Leadership: Lead all aspects of the Front-End Process, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets.

• Value Stream Planning: Develop and execute production schedules, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including operators, engineers, and technical support staff.  Foster collaboration and accountability across the team.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation within the value stream.

• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges.

• Customer Focus: Serve as the primary interface with internal NHA customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to expectations.

• Growth: Lead the team through a period of rapid growth, process migration and new capital release to production.

 

Qualifications You Must Have  

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with aerospace and defense industry standards or customers.

• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar value streams successfully.

• Expertise in back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes, including [assembly, packaging, testing, etc.].

• Proficient in data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning software.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• EVMS certification

• High computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, CMES).

• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or CORE/six sigma project implementation

• Metrics-driven with the ability to make decisions with limited supervision

 

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.

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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