Manufacturing Engineering Section Manager

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Section Manager to lead the Missile Integration and Test Factory leadership team. You will guide the technical direction and provide producibility expertise across the Strategic Make Center, managing 10–25 technical leads and engineers with varying levels of experience.

You will report to the Department Manager and oversee coaching, staffing, cost estimates, and cross‑section collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and demonstrated leadership of teams or projects.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train Engineers in Manufacturing and Test Engineering (MTE) skills and processes.
• Mentor and provide career development coaching and performance reviews.
• Coordinate resources and manage team staffing levels.
• Chair the Process Control Board.
• Conduct EAC forecasting.
• Coordinate with other Sections, Safety and Performance Development.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in MTE processes and procedures.
• Develop influential relationships with internal customers.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective action investigations.
• Support proposal activities and provide cost estimates for program bids and fiscal year planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Country: United States of America

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.

What You Will Do

Raytheon is conducting search for a Manufacturing Engineering Section Manager within the Missile Integration and Test Factory. In this role you’re a member of the factory leadership team, working collaboratively with factory stakeholders and influencing technical and strategic issues.

You’ll report to the Department Manager and will be accountable for providing functional support and producibility expertise to the Strategic Make Center through the management of approximately 10 - 25 Technical Leads, Manufacturing Engineers, Project Engineers and Test Engineers with varying levels of experience.

As a Section Manager your responsibilities will include the following:

• Coaching and training Engineers in Manufacturing and Test Engineering (MTE) skills and processes and providing overall technical guidance
• Mentoring and providing career development coaching and performance reviews
• Coordinating resources, managing team staffing levels
• Chairing the Process Control Board
• Conducting EAC forecasting
• Coordinating with other Sections, Safety and Performance Development
• Providing Subject Matter Expertise in MTE processes and procedures
• Develop influential relationships with internal customers
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective action investigations
• Support proposal activities and provide cost estimates for program bids and fiscal year planning.

Working Environments

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas.

This position is based onsite at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading teams or projects
• Ability to obtain interim Secret U.S government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience applying technical principles in the manufacturing life cycle
• Experience in Missile Systems
• Shop Floor Management and Experience with MRP systems (ex. SAP)
• Experience with Estimates at Complete (EAC) development and management
• Skilled in risk identification and risk management
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing

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.

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.

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.