Chemical Support Specialist

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a 1st Shift Chemical Support Specialist to oversee daily chemical handling, storage, inventory, and compliance across the McKinney CMC Radome & Composite factories.

You will partner with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and EHS groups to ensure proper labeling, SDS management, regulatory adherence, and accurate documentation supporting uninterrupted production.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, storage, inventory control and compliance.
• Familiarity with SDS requirements and hazardous material controls.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends to support factory operations.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information (U.S. Person per ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coordination, storage, tracking, and compliance of production chemicals and freezer materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing while adhering to environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations.
• Manage chemical inventory by monitoring levels, coordinating replenishment, handling issue/return processes, maintaining storage areas, and ensuring accurate accountability within approved systems.
• Support shelf-life management, monitor expiration dates, and oversee the proper disposal of expired or nonconforming materials.
• Serve as a liaison between manufacturing teams, suppliers, and environmental health and safety groups, performing inspections, verifying labeling and storage compliance, managing Safety Data Sheets, and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of chemical transactions, inventory, inspections, and compliance activities, leveraging experience in manufacturing support, chemical management, or inventory control while adhering to EHS and safety standards.

Skills

Chemical handling

Inventory control

SDS familiarity

EH&S compliance

Overtime availability

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Job description

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Date Posted

2026-08-28

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

The selected candidate will be a member of the McKinney CMC Factory Operations organization and will be assigned as a 1st Shift Chemical Support Specialist supporting manufacturing operations across the McKinney site, with primary responsibility for the McKinney CMC Radome & Composite factories.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily coordination, storage, tracking, and compliance of production chemicals and freezer materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing while adhering to environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations.
• Manage chemical inventory by monitoring levels, coordinating replenishment, handling issue/return processes, maintaining storage areas, and ensuring accurate accountability within approved systems.
• Support shelf-life management, monitor expiration dates, and oversee the proper disposal of expired or nonconforming materials.
• Serve as a liaison between manufacturing teams, suppliers, and environmental health and safety groups, performing inspections, verifying labeling and storage compliance, managing Safety Data Sheets, and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of chemical transactions, inventory, inspections, and compliance activities, leveraging experience in manufacturing support, chemical management, or inventory control while adhering to EHS and safety standards.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of chemical handling, storage, inventory control, and compliance practices
• Familiarity with SDS requirements, hazardous material controls, and chemical accountability processes
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required to support factory operations
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled information (U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR)

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.

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.