Sr Industrial Engineer III

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona is looking for an Industrial Engineer to model factory operations, and improve efficiency while meeting production goals. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with skills in Lean Manufacturing and Capacity Modeling.

This role offers a salary range of $86,800 - $165,200 USD and comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) match, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2 years experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued Secret clearance.
• Experience with factory layout and work cell design.

Responsibilities

• Model factory operations and illustrate production processes.
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean principles to improve efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity Modeling

Project Management

Industrial Engineering tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

CAD software

Simulation modeling tools

Job description

Job Overview

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

Date Posted: 2026-06-10
Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Secret (must obtain U.S. government‑issued clearance prior to start)

At RTX, our mission is to help the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring a century of engineering expertise to meet today’s challenges and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

Responsibilities

• Model factory operations with process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to illustrate production processes, material movement, information exchange, 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 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.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to execute projects that address obsolescence, improve factory performance, and promote growth.
• Support new production contract/new product proposals and integration efforts.
• Improve factory safety and work cell ergonomics.

What You Will Learn

• Industrial engineering tools and methods used to build factory models for continuous improvement and future‑state forecasting.
• Aspects of the defense industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while balancing cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• The CORE Operating System and 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 for delivering results and meeting critical milestones.
• How to influence and lead high‑performing cross‑functional teams and frontline operators.
• Strategic planning and business proposal development to generate returns on invested capital within the factories.
• RTX Leadership Values and Behaviors.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance prior to start date.
• Experience applying industrial engineering tools and methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, or Process Optimization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with factory layout and work cell design/optimization.
• Experience with simulation modeling and capacity analysis tools/methods.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Six Sigma certifications.
• Leadership experience and the ability to influence without authority.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

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.