Lean Transformation Focal (Onsite) IV

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a manufacturing engineer in Tucson, Arizona, who will lead the transformation of work cells using lean principles. The ideal candidate has extensive engineering experience and is capable of managing lean projects, facilitating workshops, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This position involves significant responsibilities such as improving processes and communicating across various teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a commitment to onsite work are required, making this a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience working for a government contractor in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Plan and transform work cells into high-performing lean manufacturing systems.
• Facilitate workshops and boot camps for lean methodologies.
• Communicate with teams to address performance metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Engineering experience

Change management

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-06-30

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance 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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Lean Transformation Focals apply advanced problem-solving techniques and lean principles to design predictable manufacturing systems which maximize throughput, increase productivity, and reduce overall costs. Focals drive change in a factory environment and aid in shifting the culture of the business to adopt lean methodologies into their daily standard work. Our team is passionate about continuous improvement, has great customer focus, and biased toward actions that generate results.

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
• Expected to travel up to 50% of the time, unless directly supporting a primary Raytheon site.

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
• Experience working for a government contractor in a manufacturing environment similar to Raytheon

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
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD – 204,500 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, 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