Associate Director Factory Operations Manager - McKinney, TX

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX, based in McKinney, TX, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Associate Director to lead a key factory area in the APC microelectronics group. You will oversee production and development hardware, drive Lean transformation, and work with engineering, quality, and supply chain to deliver world-class products.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in leadership within manufacturing, with strong Lean/Six Sigma experience, and hold US citizenship eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in leadership managing production/engineering teams.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory operations to achieve output, quality, schedule adherence, and support to production and development programs.
• Develop and lead Value Stream Managers, manufacturing managers, depot managers, and cell leaders to build a high-performing organization.
• Drive CORE and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and reduce waste.
• Develop and execute long-term factory strategies aligned with goals and senior leadership direction.
• Manage manufacturing schedules and capacity to meet demands while controlling cost and ensuring on-time/on-quality performance.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program leadership to resolve issues and integrate new products into the factory.
• Achieve improvements in KPIs such as throughput, cycle time, yield, labor utilization, and cost per unit.
• Ensure safety, ISO and AS9100 compliance, fostering a culture of safety and urgency.
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance in line with company objectives.
• Serve as liaison to senior leadership and external stakeholders with clear performance updates and risk mitigations.
• Maintain partnerships with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability and minimal disruptions.
• Promote professional development and cross-functional collaboration among factory personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A 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: Secret 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.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Associate Director to lead a key factory area within the Advanced Product Center (APC) microelectronics manufacturing organization. In this role, you will oversee all factory execution activities for both production and development hardware, ensuring manufacturing targets are achieved with the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, quality, and industrial engineering, to drive continuous improvement and deliver world‑class products across a rapidly evolving advanced manufacturing environment. We are looking for a leader with experience in high-mix/low-volume and microelectronics assembly operations, including managing manufacturing teams, guiding Lean transformation, and delivering measurable performance improvements. You will play a critical role in advancing factory capability, and aligning resources to meet customer, and business objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead factory operations to achieve manufacturing goals for output, quality, schedule adherence, and support to production and development programs
• Lead and develop Value Stream Managers, manufacturing managers, depot managers, and cell leaders to build a high‑performing, self‑propelling organization focused on safety accountability, and continuous improvement
• Drive CORE and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, increase throughput, and reduce waste across mature and development products
• Develop and execute long‑term factory strategies aligned with organizational goals, program needs, and senior leadership direction
• Manage manufacturing schedules and capacity to meet customer and program demands while controlling cost and ensuring on‑time/on‑quality performance for recurring and development builds
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program leadership to resolve issues, optimize workflows, and integrate new products into the factory
• Achieve systemic improvement in KPIs including throughput, cycle time, yield, labor utilization, and cost per unit
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including ISO and AS9100, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and urgency
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance to align with company objectives and program commitments
• Serve as the primary liaison to senior leadership, program leadership, and external stakeholders, providing clear updates on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives
• Maintain strong partnerships with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability, hardware readiness, and minimal disruptions across manufacturing and development activities
• Promote professional development and cross‑functional collaboration across factory personnel to strengthen manufacturing support and leadership capabilities

Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Experience in a leadership role managing production/engineering teams within a factory environment
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or other continuous improvement methodologies
• U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and align teams in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience leading cross‑functionally and provide clear guidance, critical thinking, and alignment to operational and program targets
• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams in high‑mix/low‑volume or advanced manufacturing environments, including microelectronics
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives resulting in measurable performance gains, and demonstrated experience with Lean principles and guiding change efforts to strengthen culture and improve productivity
• Demonstrated ability to improve key operational metrics such as on‑time delivery, aged WIP, cost performance, support ratios, overhead budgets, safety, MRP health, rework, and scrap
• Strong understanding of microelectronics assembly and advanced manufacturing processes

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.

• Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

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.

Clearance Information:

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: McKinney, TX - North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.