Industrial Engineer Section Manager M5

globalhr; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers in Tucson, AZ. You will drive throughput, lean transformations, and modeling efforts across multiple programs and sites.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities, manage resource plans, and deliver data-driven updates to senior leadership while advancing IE practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10 years of experience, or 8 years with a master’s degree.
• Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams to achieve measurable results.
• Experience working in a large government contractor manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of industrial engineers (≈12), including hiring, staffing, goal setting, coaching and evaluations.
• Provide mentorship, career development, and training opportunities.
• Oversee IE project planning to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Develop and track key performance metrics and indicators.
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives and factory modeling using CAD layouts and simulations.
• Prepare data-driven updates to senior leadership and influence project roadmaps.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Discrete-event simulation

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support factories within the Effectors portfolio by maximizing throughput, improving efficiency, and delivering increasing value to our customers. Industrial Engineers apply a wide range of methods including labor performance analysis, value stream mapping, line balancing, capacity and manpower planning, factory layout and simulation, strategic planning, project management, and continuous improvement. As a Section Manager, you will lead and develop a team of industrial engineers supporting multiple customers and manufacturing sites.

This role supports multiple Raytheon programs and factories located in Tucson, AZ. This position requires strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills, along with expertise in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment. Every day offers new challenges and reinforces our mission to deliver for those who defend us.

What You Will Do

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage a team of ~12 industrial engineers, including hiring, staffing, goal setting, task assignment, coaching, performance evaluations, and approvals (timecards/expenses)
• Provide mentorship, career development, and training opportunities to grow technical and leadership capabilities
• Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, required training, safety standards, and ethical practices

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee industrial engineering project planning and execution to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
• Guide the development of key metrics and performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and schedule outcomes
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives and factory modeling using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, capacity analyses, discrete-event simulations, and CAD-based layouts
• Ensure resource plans and throughput constraints align with forecasted demand
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve on-time delivery

Strategic Influence & Executive Communication

• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control & Logistics, Facilities, EH&S, Engineering, and Quality to align priorities across multiple programs and sites
• Influence factory roadmaps and investment decisions involving infrastructure, new technologies, and future-state capabilities
• Provide oversight for IE support to proposals, new production contracts, and new product integration activities
• Prepare and present clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership on performance, risks, insights, and opportunities
• Advance the practice of industrial engineering across Raytheon through innovation, standardization, and knowledge sharing

What You Will Learn

• RTX Leadership Values and Behaviors, RTX managerial tools, conflict resolution methods and aspects of Human Resources to help attract, retain, and reward professional employees
• Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets
• Executive Presence and how to drive decisions that result in measurable improvements
• RTX Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
• The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or eight (8) years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a similar discipline
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar engineering degree.
• Yes, active and existing security clearance required on day 1
• The ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
• Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
• Experience in leading cross-functional engineering teams to achieve measurable results, such as reducing manufacturing cycle time, improving production efficiency, or meeting critical project deadlines
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment at a large government contractor similar to Raytheon.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

Qualifications we Prefer

• Advanced degree