Front Line Leader - 2nd Shift - McKinney, TX

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon in McKinney, TX, seeks a Cell Leader to oversee 18–20 Production or Test staff within the Advanced Product Center. This onsite role focuses on delivering steady workflow, achieving operational targets, and upholding company policies in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.

You will participate in hiring and performance decisions, coordinate day-to-day work, and ensure adherence to lean processes and safety standards while coordinating across functional teams in a secure

Qualifications

• Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in relevant manufacturing.
• Advanced degree in a related field with 3+ years experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set day-to-day operational objectives for the team.
• Assign tasks to meet targets and service standards.
• Manage budget elements such as overhead, overtime, and Hours per Unit.
• Provide day-to-day work direction and maintain workflow.
• Support hiring, firing, promotion decisions for direct reports.
• Oversee scheduling, coaching, and process execution.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Test equipment leadership

Team coordination

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

IT systems

Test equipment

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. This role supports factories in the Advanced Product Center (APC), Texas Module Integration and Test (TMIT). The CellLeader will manage 18 to 20 Production or Test employees.

What You Will Do

• Plan and set day-to-day operational objectives within a clearly defined area of responsibility for the team.
• Assign tasks to achieve operational targets, service standards, etc.
• Manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., overhead charging, overtime for staff, Hours per Unit).
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own team.
• Ensure policies, practices and procedures are followed by direct reports.
• Provide day-to-day work direction for team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions.
• Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.
• Understand basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing aerospace and/ordefense industryenvironment
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with some or minimal supervision
• Experience with information technology systems, and experience working in amicroelectronics assembly factoryor similar environment
• Knowledge ofLean6 Sigma
• Experienceworking with a diverse array of personnel, with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in managing test equipment.
• Familiarity with industry or military specifications advantageous
• Familiarity with Circuit Card Repairs/modifications.

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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.