Advanced Sensor Products Value Stream Leader

Raytheon; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Advanced Sensor Products Value Stream Leader in Plano, Texas. The role involves overseeing all manufacturing activities, defining operational goals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a university degree, relevant experience, and an active Top Secret security clearance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $82,000 to $164,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience or three years with an advanced degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing related activities.
• Define operational schedules and priorities.
• Collaborate with functional support to ensure continuous production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Operations experience

Supply Chain experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

PRISM

CMES

Job description

Advanced Sensor Products Value Stream Leader

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Location: TX217: 465 Independence Parkway , Plano, TX, 75075 USA

Date Posted: 2025-08-29

Country: United States of America

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: Top Secret - Current

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.

Job Summary: The Advanced Sensor Products Value Stream Leader (VSL) is responsible for all manufacturing related activities within a production environment. The Value Stream Leader personnel will be tasked to define clear operational schedules, priorities, goals, reporting, and collaborate with functional support employees to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products. Additionally, the VSL personnel will be accountable for Manufacturing build status, reporting to Factory and Program Management leadership. The successful VSL candidate will be the liaison of manufacturing activities between multiple sites and driving program focus manufacturing activities located onsite in Plano, Texas. This will require spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas and work with factory personnel. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in manufacturing guidance role.

What You Will Do:

• Site Leadership interface and interactions
• Schedule, Quality and cost performance management of responsible work areas
• Interface with support employees including planning, engineering, quality, program operations and other Value Stream Leaders across other plants
• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow
• Prioritizes project issues and assists in the resolutions process to meet productivity, quality, and organizational goals and contractual delivery requirements
• Identifying systemic issues; driving to root cause and sustainable corrective and preventative actions
• Ensure compliance to all pertinent operating procedures, organizational directives and work instructions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree and a minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
• Experience working with Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Active and transferrable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• 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.
• Six Sigma principles/certification
• Knowledge of quality practices and instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Knowledge of existing Raytheon execution systems (PRISM, SAP, CMES)
• Experience developing solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Experience sequencing for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations related to specific portion of the product.
• Knowledge of configuration management and control tools

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.

Learn More & Apply Now! RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Marketing

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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