Principal Industrial Engineer IV

RTX (Raytheon); United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks an Industrial Engineer to maximize throughput and improve efficiency across the Effectors factory portfolio. You will model operations, perform capacity planning, and drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities include leading improvements, supporting new product integrations, and advancing safety and ergonomics while aligning with mission-driven defense programs. A DoD secret clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required with 8+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years with a master's.
• Bachelor or Master in Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization.

Responsibilities

• Model factory operations with process flows, value streams, and KPIs.
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean to improve efficiency and meet goals.
• Lead factory roadmaps and investment strategies for new products and equipment.
• Influence cross-functional teams to address obsolescence and growth.
• Support new production contracts and product integration efforts.
• Improve factory safety and ergonomics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity Modeling

Facility Design

Process Optimization

Six Sigma

Education

STEM degree

Industrial Engineering (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

CAD

Pareto charts

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

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.

Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support the Effectors portfolio of factories in Tucson, Arizona to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. Industrial Engineers are responsible for Labor Performance Analyses, Process and Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layouts, Factory Simulations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and more. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are.

What You Will Do

• Model factory operations by generating process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show production processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key performance indicators
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce undesirable effects, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals
• Influence and lead factory roadmaps and investment strategies by drafting infrastructure improvement and expansion proposals, and planning the integration of new products, technologies, and equipment that create a competitive advantage
• Influence cross-functional teams to execute projects that address obsolescence, improve factory performance, and promote growth
• Support new production contract/new product proposals and new product integration efforts
• Improve factory safety and work cell ergonomics

What You Will Learn

• Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
• Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule target
• The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives
• Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements
• Project planning and project management techniques to deliver results and meet critical milestones supporting key business objectives
• How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams and frontline operators and specialists who assemble, test, and deliver our products everyday
• Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital within the factories
• Raytheon's Leadership Values and Behaviors

Qualifications You Must Have -

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of (8) years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or (6) years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a similar discipline
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Engineering
• Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
• The ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing environments
• Experience/Education with factory layout and work cell design/optimization
• Experience/Educat