Lean CI Specialist - Semiconductor Ops

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to support semiconductor manufacturing operations onsite. You will lead Lean initiatives that increase throughput, improve process flow, and maximize equipment utilization, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production control to create scalable growth.

You will translate growth objectives into actionable Lean roadmaps, drive Kaizen events and 5S programs, and maintain CORE/Lean CI artifacts.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Project/Program Management and/or Process Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives focused on increasing output, reducing cycle time, improving WIP flow, and minimizing waste in semiconductor production areas.
• Evaluate current processes and develop future-state value stream maps, standard work, and flow improvements.
• Support takt alignment, bottleneck analysis, and factory capacity improvement activities.
• Partner with operation leaders to translate growth objectives into actionable Lean roadmaps.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S programs, Gemba walks, problem-solving sessions, and other Lean methodologies to drive measurable performance gains.
• Maintain and improve CORE/Lean CI tools and artifacts (SIPOC, maturity assessments, macro plans, control rooms, etc.)
• Develop and track KPIs tied to throughput, quality, equipment efficiency, and overall factory performance.
• Gather data and insights from multiple teams, synthesize findings, and create concise executive-level briefings.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Semiconductor manufacturing experience

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CORE CI tools

SIPOC

Job description

Raytheon is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to support semiconductor manufacturing operations onsite. You will lead Lean initiatives that increase throughput, improve process flow, and maximize equipment utilization, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production control to create scalable growth.

You will translate growth objectives into actionable Lean roadmaps, drive Kaizen events and 5S programs, and maintain CORE/Lean CI artifacts.