Onsite Industrial Engineering Section Manager - Lead Lean

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks an Industrial Engineer Section Manager in Tucson, AZ. Lead ~12 engineers, drive Lean transformation, and optimize manufacturing throughput with data-driven methods.

Requirements include a STEM degree and active DoD security clearance on day 1; cross-functional collaboration and executive communication are essential. Salary reflects senior leadership responsibilities in aerospace/defense.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with extensive industrial engineering experience.
• Active DoD security clearance required on day 1.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to eliminate waste and improve throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ~12 industrial engineers across sites.
• Oversee project planning to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Develop metrics and drive Lean transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and quality functions.
• Present data-driven updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity Modeling

Facility Design

Process Optimization

Cross-functional Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD-based layouts

Simulation

Digital factory tools

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Job description

RTX seeks an Industrial Engineer Section Manager in Tucson, AZ. Lead ~12 engineers, drive Lean transformation, and optimize manufacturing throughput with data-driven methods.

Requirements include a STEM degree and active DoD security clearance on day 1; cross-functional collaboration and executive communication are essential. Salary reflects senior leadership responsibilities in aerospace/defense.