Manufacturing Cell Lead

RTX; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

RTX is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Lead in Tucson to supervise and optimize day-to-day production with a cross-functional team. You will drive manufacturing schedules, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain.

The role requires a background in manufacturing or operations, prior leadership experience, and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in manufacturing/operations.
• An Advanced Degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience is also acceptable.
• Experience leading a team or managerial experience is required.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance is required.

Responsabilités

• Direct supervision and responsibility for 20+ bargaining unit employees and additional technical staff.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream MCLs and leadership.
• Apply manufacturing principles and lean transformation activities to daily execution.
• Deploy CORE structure and tier accountability for continuous improvement.
• Oversee product-focused processes, tooling, equipment and test architecture.
• Provide performance feedback and mentor team members.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Formation

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Description du poste

Date Posted: 2026-10-22 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. The Manufacturing Cell Lead (MCL) is the primary supervisor and team executor within a production or depot manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will report to the Value Stream Leader and be accountable for the daily execution and a member of a cross functional team which includes the Value Stream Leader (VSL), Development and Strategy Support team (ME, PTE, IE, QE, PC) and Development engineering/test support team under RFEI Strategy. The MCL will be tasked to execute operational schedules, priorities, goals while collaborating with functional management to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products. Additionally, the MCL will have accountability for Development execution, early production activities, Upper-Level Return deliveries, and direct daily supervision of bargaining unit team members. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The candidate must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in both manufacturing and technical leadership roles.

What You Will Do

• Direct supervision and responsibility for 20+ bargaining unit employees and additional support/technical personnel.
• Collaboration and communication with upstream and downstream MCLs and leadership.
• Utilization of knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities and manufacturing systems in support of daily execution.
• Deploy and maintain lean transformation 1.5 activities in conjunction with the value stream leader and support teams.
• Deploy and maintain CORE structure, concepts and execution including but not limited to tier accountability and continuous improvement.
• Execution and sustainment of product focused processes, tooling, equipment and test architecture.
• Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching and mentoring.
• Perform a wide variety of improvements, efforts and initiatives related to the factory manufacturing system.
• Assisting with labor forecasts and Estimates at Compete (EACs) for the touch employees.
• Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to project schedules.

Qualifications - Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum eight (8) years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum five (5) years' experience.
• Experience with either manufacturing or operations.
• Experience leading a team or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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 - Prefer

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or bargaining unit employees.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Previous experience leading a direct team with specific deadlines, requirements or deliverables.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and industrial engineering practices.
• Familiarity with quality requirements relating to manufacturing environments.
• Superior communication skills.
• Familiarity with the sequencing for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations in relation to similar type of products or processes.

What We Offer

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires a security clearance.

We Are RTX

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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.

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.