Industrial Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Eagle (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to join the Effectors portfolio. You will model factory operations, analyze capacity, and drive continuous improvement to maximize throughput and value for the customer.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, design factory layouts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on obsolescence and new product integration, while supporting safety and ergonomics across the line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar by start date.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, capacity modeling, facility design, or process optimization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation software

Capacity modeling tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

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 Huntsville, AL 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
• Experience/Education with CAD software
• 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.