Lean Transformation Focal M4

RTX; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company in the United States, seeks a Lean Transformation Engineer to restructure production cells and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on standard work, workshops, and cross-functional leadership within an onsite manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and 8+ years of experience in lean manufacturing, plus active security clearance after day one. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Active security clearance required after day one (Secret).
• Leadership and change management skills in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and transform work cells into lean manufacturing cells using standard work.
• Facilitate Manufacturing Standard Work and Cell Design workshops.
• Facilitate Integrated Production Logistics workshops.
• Lead Lean Bootcamps with factory staff.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping events.
• Serve as Lean SME during CORE Leadership Weeks.
• Co-deploy policy deployment and goal-alignment sessions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Leadership

Change Management

Communication

Team Influence

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM (STEM preferred)

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

What You Will Do

• - Plan, coordinate, and transform existing work cells into high-performing lean manufacturing work cells utilizing the established lean transformation standard work and methods
• - Facilitate Manufacturing Standard Work and Cell Design workshops
• - Facilitate Integrated Production Logistics workshops
• - Facilitate Lean Bootcamps with factory personnel and staff
• - Facilitate advanced Value Stream Mapping events
• - Serve as Lean subject matter expert during CORE Leadership Weeks (CLW)
• - Co-facilitate internal organization policy deployment and goal alignment sessions

What You Will Learn

• - Manage lean transformation projects providing significant improvements of processes, procedures, and systems to optimize performance within manufacturing areas
• - Communicate with internal customers across the business to understand the root cause of unfavorable schedule / cost metrics and implement action plans that target the underlying behaviors directly contributing toward the subpar performance.
• - Produce robust business cases (ROIs) tied to improvement project efforts / initiatives that provide immediate results for Raytheon's business performance, while avoiding additional cost margin, schedule margin, or resource allocation erosion.
• - Interface with multiple teams focused on driving continuous improvement efforts, including but not limited to factory directors, factory managers, factory leadership and support functions, and impacted hourly employees.

Qualifications You Must Have

• - Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• - Experience applying Lean Manufacturing Principles
• - Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after day one. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• - Leading teams and capable of influencing without authority.
• - Lean manufacturing practices regarding hardware flow and cell design.
• - Excellent change management and effective communication skills
• - Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory support role.
• - CORE Expert or Professional certification.

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, and Innovation.
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• - This position is NOT eligible for relocation

We Are RTX

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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, colour, 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.