Sr Industrial Engineer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Tucson, Arizona, to support the Effectors portfolio. The role involves improving efficiency, maximizing throughput, and delivering value to customers.

Key responsibilities include modeling factory operations, applying Lean Manufacturing principles, and working with cross-functional teams to enhance performance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and project management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and capacity modeling.

Responsibilities

• Model factory operations using process flows and performance indicators.
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints.
• Apply Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and cost targets.

Skills

Industrial engineering tools and methodologies

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

CAD software

Simulation modeling tools

Job description

Location

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Position

Senior Industrial Engineer – Effectors Portfolio, Onsite

Job Summary

Support the Effectors portfolio of factories in Tucson, Arizona to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer.

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 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 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 targets.
• 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 every day.
• Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital within the factories.
• Raytheon’s leadership values and behaviors.

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim U.S. government‑issued Secret security 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• 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.
• Ability to lead teams and influence without authority.

Salary Range

86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, and Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.