Industrial Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Bear (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to support the Effectors factory portfolio in Camden to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver greater value. You will perform labor analyses, line balancing, capacity planning, factory layouts, simulations and project management to drive continuous improvement.

You will work with cross-functional teams on obsolescence, new product integration, and safety improvements while contributing to strategic planning and capital investments that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering discipline obtained by the start date.
• Experience with CAD software
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF clearance and US security clearance before start date

Responsibilities

• Model factory operations with process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts and CAD drawings.
• Calculate resource utilization and throughput constraints.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Draft infrastructure improvement proposals for factory roadmaps and expansion plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects addressing obsolescence and growth.
• Support new production contracts and product integration efforts

Skills

CAD software

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity Modeling

Process Optimization

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Information

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AR-CAMDEN-181-CUST ~ 181 Bear Rd ~ BEAR, Highland Industrial Park (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility and Clearance Requirements

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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Introduction

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to support the Effectors portfolio of factories in Camden, Arkansas to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. Industrial Engineers are responsible for Labor Performance Analyses, Process and Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layouts, Factory Simulations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and more. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are.

What You Will Do

• Model factory operations by generating process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show production processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key performance indicators
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce undesirable effects, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals
• Influence factory roadmaps and investment strategies by drafting infrastructure improvement and expansion proposals, and planning the integration of new products, technologies, and equipment that create a competitive advantage
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects that address obsolescence, improve factory performance, and promote growth
• Support new production contract/new product proposals and new product integration efforts
• Improve factory safety and work cell ergonomics

What You Will Learn

• Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
• Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets
• The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives
• Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements
• Project planning and project management techniques to deliver results and meet critical milestones supporting key business objectives
• How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams and frontline operators and specialists who assemble, test, and deliver our products everyday
• Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital within the factories

Raytheon's Leadership Values and Behaviors

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering discipline obtained by the start date.
• Experience/Education with CAD software
• Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, or Process Optimization
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience/Education with factory layout and work cell design/optimization
• Experience/Education with simulation modeling and capacity analysis tools/methods
• Experience/Education with project management
• Six Sigma certifications

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.