Industrial & Process Engineering Digital Technology Leader, Associate Director, Remote with Travel

Prattwhitney; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director, Business for the Raytheon Capacity Growth Office and Digital Automation team. The role emphasizes driving operational excellence through digital transformation, analytics, and end-to-end value-stream optimization across manufacturing and supply chains.

Remote work with up to 50% travel to US sites is expected. The position requires senior expertise in capacity planning, digital twins, simulation, and analytics, plus the ability to secure a DoD TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformations in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Capacity planning, digital twin technology, simulation modeling, and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capacity models and real-time monitoring systems.
• Build digital twins and simulation environments for scenario planning and decision-making.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Design end-to-end value streams and optimize workflows to improve throughput.
• Collaborate with data teams to architect data pipelines, dashboards, and predictive models.
• Implement advanced planning and scheduling tools to align demand, capacity, and resources.
• Establish a control room/tower for real-time visibility across operations.
• Lead NPI and expansion efforts for new products and site scaling.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

Lean & Six Sigma

Capacity planning

Digital twins & simulation

Advanced analytics

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Data engineering

BI tools

Advanced planning software

Job description

Associate Director, Business – Raytheon Capacity Growth Office, Digital Automation team Remote – up to 50% Travel required to US locations, AZ/TX/MA/AL.

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-REMOTE 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: TS/SCI.

At RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a forward-thinking Industrial & Process Engineering Digital Technology Leader to drive operational excellence and digital transformation across the end-to-end value stream. The role is pivotal in leveraging advanced analytics, modeling, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring scalable capacity, streamlined workflows, and data-driven decision-making to support our mission and business objectives and is a key role as part of our Capacity Growth Office Digital Automation efforts.

This role will be based remotely from a US Domestic location and extensive travel will be required to our US Site locations, including but not limited to: Tucson, AZ (initial primary focus); McKinney, TX; Huntsville, AL; and Andover, MA; travel will be required to our other US sites as business needs dictate. This will be 50% Travel to meet Factory Leaders at our manufacturing sites at the aforementioned locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capacity Planning and Monitoring: Develop and maintain robust capacity models and real-time monitoring systems. Ensure optimal utilization of assets, workforce, and processes to meet business demands effectively.
2. Digital Twin, Simulation, and Modeling: Build and deploy digital twins and simulation environments for scenario planning and strategic decision-making. Utilize advanced modeling techniques to mitigate risks and improve operational resilience.
3. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Enablement: Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, minimize variability, and enhance operational efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and workflows.
4. End-to-End Value Stream Design, Flow, and Optimization: Lead value stream mapping and holistic system optimization to improve throughput and reduce cycle times. Streamline processes to enhance customer responsiveness and satisfaction.
5. Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Analytics: Collaborate with data teams to architect data pipelines, dashboards, and predictive analytical models. Utilize actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
6. Advanced Planning and Scheduling: Implement advanced planning and scheduling tools that align demand, capacity, and resources. Improve production stability and service performance through effective planning.
7. Control Room/Control Tower Development: Establish and operate an integrated control room or control tower for real-time visibility. Orchestrate cross-functional operational performance and enhance situational awareness.
8. New Product Introduction (NPI) and Expansion Support: Lead process development, scale-up, and operational readiness for new product introductions. Oversee the expansion of manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to meet business growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years' experience
• Experience in leading digital transformations in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in capacity planning, digital twin technology, simulation modeling, and advanced analytics.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of control room/control tower development and operations.
• Experience in supporting new product introductions and site expansions.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies and tools in industrial and process engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to design and optimize end-to-end value streams and streamline workflows.
• Hands-on experience with data engineering, business intelligence tools, and advanced planning software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.

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
• Innovation

Relocation is NOT available for this role as it is Remote and can be performed within any location in the Domestic US 50 states (excluding US Territories).

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.

It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.