Manufacturing Product Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Product Manager for the Circuit Card Manufacturing area in Andover, MA. The role focuses on coordinating with manufacturing work centers and partners to ensure on-time integration of material and labor to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate will guide manufacturing activities, participate in program development from inception to close-out, and lead efforts across engineering changes, reporting to customers and IPT Directors.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent with minimum experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Production, Program and/or project management.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES) and manufacturing tooling is preferred.
• CORE/Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CCM schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, PPL, IPT and Engineering.
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and apply CORE/R6Sigma practices.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives for recurring efforts and new opportunities.
• Manage cross-functional teams to drive program success and resolve barriers.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (related field)

EVMS L2 Certification

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

PRISM/CMES

Microsoft Project

MRP systems

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-29

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE 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.

Raytheon has an immediate need for a Product Manager supporting the Circuit Card Manufacturing area in Andover, Massachusetts supporting the Effector business.

This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires a significant amount of time in and around Andover factory areas. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program and manufacturing leadership roles.

Successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from development, execution and close-out. Duties also include but are not limited to: primary interface across all operation value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, presenting reports to the Customer and Directors representing his/her IPT team and operations performance, the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, and developing Manufacturing Plans, and supporting quarterly EAC's.

What You Will Do

• Managing the coordination and execution of CCM schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, PPL, IPT, Engineering and other functional areas.
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices.
• Leads the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
• Leads collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and breakdown barriers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Production, Program and/or project management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
• Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process
• Previous manufacturing process experience
• EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn
• CORE/Six Sigma experience
• Knowledge of using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) and create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams.

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.