Value Stream Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Precision Metal Fabrication Factory in Andover, MA is seeking a Value Stream Lead to oversee the high‑volume, multi‑cell, multi‑shift operation and drive operational excellence.

You will own safety, quality, schedule and cost performance, lead cross‑functional teams from design engineering to maintenance and finance, and push continuous improvement using CORE, Six Sigma and lean methods.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Supervisory, leadership, engineering, or manufacturing experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Raytheon systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the High-Volume Value Stream across multi-cell/multi-shift operations.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, maintenance, and finance.
• Implement continuous improvement through CORE, Six Sigma, and lean.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Engineering background

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PRISM

PDM

VBS

EVMS

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 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: Secret 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.

Role Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position is an onsite role - Andover, MA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-andover,-ma-location

Role Overview

Raytheon has an opportunity to join the Precision Metal Fabrication Factory. This position has overall leadership of the High-Volume Value Stream, a fast paced, multi-shift, high volume environment that produces products using cutting edge technologies and automation. As the Value Stream Lead your responsibilities include full leadership and management accountability regarding the performance on all aspects of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance for the multi-cell/multi-shift operation. The Value Stream Leader will be responsible for setting the standard and driving operational excellence throughout the organization. This position requires an independent, self-motivated leader, that can drive the organization to meet goals and objectives consistently. This role requires daily interaction with cross-business teams to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives. These groups include manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, production control, finance and various program management offices. Achieving/exceeding safety, quality, delivery, cost goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using CORE, six sigma and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.

What You Will Do

• Execute to deliver commitments.
• Support deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress and drive continuous improvement in a safe environment.
• Support Workforce forecasting and planning, staffing budget oversight, Area layout, Unit hour performance and flow management.
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
• Ensure full compliance of company policies and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience.
• Supervisory, leadership, engineering and/or manufacturing experience required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Management skills including the ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills to manage tasks that bridge operations, production control, engineering, supply chain, and customer relations.
• Computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, VBS).
• EVMS Certified.

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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

Eligibility

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.

Hiring Process

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.