Manufacturing Planner

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to manage the acquisition and manufacture of test equipment. You will generate and monitor requisitions through EMMS, build indentured BOMs, and ensure items are delivered to meet customers’ schedules.

The role requires a STEM degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical instrument drawings.
• Experience with Supply Chain processes and vendor interfacing.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, procurement, and manufacture of complex test equipment.
• Mentor Manufacturing Planners.
• Resolve manufacturing issues and ensure delivery to internal/external customers.
• Collaborate with Capacity Growth Office on the manufacturing life cycle.
• Lead the capital procurement team for all programs across Raytheon.

Skills

Supply chain coordination

Project collaboration

Technical reading of drawings

Communication skills

Leadership mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

EMMS system

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

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 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.

The Engineering Rapid Build Services department is seeking a Manufacturing Planner in Tucson, Arizona to manage and lead the acquisition and manufacturing of Test Equipment. The Manufacturing Planner will resolve complex test equipment and prototype manufacturing issues based on a broad knowledge of engineering design, need, and final intended application.

This position includes generating and monitoring the progression of multiple requisitions through the procurement cycle, facilitating resolution of procurement issues to include SSJ and Tech Evaluation ownership, and ensuring items are delivered to meet customers’ schedules. The Manufacturing Planner will utilize Engineering Manufacturing Management System (EMMS) to generate work orders, build/maintain indentured bill of materials (IBOMS), generate material requisitions, and provide material/work order status to customers.

What You Will Do

• Actively contribute to the design, acquisition, and manufacturing of complex test equipment including cables, chassis, electro/mechanical fixtures and racks
• Directly mentor Manufacturing Planners
• Assist in resolving complex manufacturing issues and oversee delivery of final products to internal/external customers
• Collaborate with Capacity Growth Office (CGO) on all phases of the manufacturing life cycle
• Lead the capital procurement team for all programs across Raytheon

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with engineering drawings related to electrical instrumentation, assemblies, cables, chassis, electro-mechanical assemblies
• Direct experience working with Supply Chain, including initiating requisitions and interfacing with vendors
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience interpreting and forecasting data and translate it into actionable plans
• Proven track record of highly effective communication and collaboration skills working with project managers, program leadership, and external vendors
• Experience influencing and interpreting the design of Test Equipment to support manufacturability
• Experience resolving a wide range of Supply Chain issues
• Experience leading procurement activities or teams, including supplier engagement and capital acquisition processes

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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