Director, Digital Manufacturing Solutions

Raytheon; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior leader to develop and own the enterprise digital manufacturing strategy across our global operations. You will align with operations leadership and long-range roadmaps, driving value through I4.0 platforms, MES, IIoT, and automation.

In this hybrid role, you will build a high-performing team, standardize digital capabilities across sites, partner with cybersecurity, and report progress to executives, shaping the future of digital manufacturing in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience with 14+ years in manufacturing, or an advanced degree with 12+ years.
• Direct experience in Manufacturing.
• Experience in digital manufacturing, smart factory technology, automation, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the enterprise digital manufacturing strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead selection and implementation of Industry 4.0 platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering to deploy factory solutions.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and specialists.
• Drive standardization and scalability of digital capabilities across sites.
• Oversee the digital factory roadmap and multi-year investment plan.
• Provide executive-level communication on progress and ROI.
• Partner with cybersecurity to ensure secure deployments.

Skills

Digital manufacturing

Industry 4.0

MES platforms

IIoT

Robotics

Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG. Date Posted: 2026-11-02. Country: United States of America. Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG. Position Role Type: Hybrid. 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.

What You Will Do

• Develop and own the enterprise digital manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, operations leadership, and long‑range digital transformation roadmaps.
• Lead the selection, design, and implementation of Industry 4.0 platforms and technologies (MES, IIoT, digital twins, automation systems, robotics, predictive analytics, connected workforce tools).
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Digital Technology to deploy integrated factory solutions that enhance throughput, reduce waste, and strengthen compliance.
• Build and lead a high‑performing team of digital manufacturing engineers, product owners, solution architects, and automation specialists.
• Drive standardization and scalability of digital manufacturing capabilities across sites to create a unified, modern, data‑driven operations ecosystem.
• Oversee the digital factory roadmap, maturity model, and multi‑year investment plan.
• Lead enterprise‑wide smart factory initiatives, ensuring measurable improvements in productivity, uptime, cycle time, and cost performance.
• Champion the use of data and analytics—from shopfloor sensors to enterprise systems to generate actionable insights and accelerate decision‑making.
• Partner with cybersecurity to ensure secure, compliant deployment of connected manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with business units to pilot new automation and I4.0 capabilities, evaluate ROI, and scale successful solutions.
• Provide executive‑level communication and reporting on digital manufacturing progress, capability advancement, and operational impact.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, technology partners, and integrators to ensure Raytheon benefits from leading digital manufacturing practices and innovations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• Direct experience in Manufacturing

Qualifications We Prefer

• Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business or functional teams. Extensive experience in digital manufacturing, smart factory technology, automation engineering, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, MES platforms, IIoT systems, robotics/automation, advanced analytics, and manufacturing data flows. Proven leadership experience driving complex factory modernization or digital transformation programs across multiple sites.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence senior operations leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high‑complexity manufacturing environments preferred.

What We Offer

• Our values—Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation—drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.