Value Stream Lead - Manufacturing

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Raytheon Circuit Card Manufacturing in Andover, MA, is seeking an experienced Value Stream Lead to manage our Surface Mount Technology value stream. You will drive operational excellence, ensure on-time delivery, and lead cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

As a senior leader, you will implement Lean and CORE methodologies, monitor KPIs, and oversee end-to-end processes from front-end to final assembly.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in manufacturing/operations or related fields.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high‑reliability environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front-End Process within the value stream to meet objectives.
• Develop production schedules, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop operators, engineers, and staff.
• Lead Lean, CORE, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality standards and customer requirements are met.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production control to resolve issues.
• Monitor KPIs: safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, COPQ, customer satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate schedule, yield, and technical risks.
• Interface with internal customers to align expectations.
• Drive growth during migration and capital releases to production.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

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: Confidential

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon Circuit Card Manufacturing is seeking an experienced and results-driven Value Stream Lead to manage and oversee our Surface Mount Technology Value Stream. As a senior leader, you will drive operational excellence, ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, lead cross-functional teams, and manage end-to-end processes within the value stream to meet customer requirements. This role will play a critical part in achieving our goals in efficiency, quality, and cost management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Operational Leadership: Lead all aspects of the Front-End Process, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets.
• Value Stream Planning: Develop and execute production schedules, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including operators, engineers, and technical support staff. Foster collaboration and accountability across the team.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation within the value stream.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges.
• Customer Focus: Serve as the primary interface with internal NHA customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to expectations.
• Growth: Lead the team through a period of rapid growth, process migration and new capital release to production.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with aerospace and defense industry standards or customers.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar value streams successfully.
• Expertise in back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes, including [assembly, packaging, testing, etc.].
• Proficient in data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning software.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• EVMS certification
• High computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, CMES).
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or CORE/six sigma project implementation
• Metrics-driven

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.