Sr. Manager, Process Engineering

Sr. Manager, Advanced Products Center Manufacturing Engineering

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.

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead a team of highly skilled engineers specializing in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC), Cleaning processes, and Advanced Rework operations. This leader will drive operational excellence and innovation while fostering collaboration across teams to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers.

The Sr. Manager will work closely with APC Process Engineering Leads, Factory Managers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure alignment with program and factory needs. This role emphasizes talent development, process optimization, and the application of engineering best practices to achieve operational goals and improve manufacturing outcomes. This position requires hands-on support of manufacturing operations, with significant time spent in and around the factory floor to ensure seamless production processes, effective rework strategies, and immediate resolution of issues.

What You Will Do

Lead and supervise a team of 12-15 engineers specializing in CCA, SMT, MMIC, Cleaning processes, and Advanced Rework operations, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with business objectives.

Develop and communicate clear, measurable goals for the team, focusing on process improvements, quality, and efficiency in CCA, SMT, MMIC, Cleaning, and Advanced Rework operations.

Provide technical leadership and support for the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes, including advanced rework techniques to address non-conforming hardware and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, CORE methodology, and advanced problem-solving techniques to enhance production efficiency, quality, and rework effectiveness.

Actively support factory operations by spending time on the production floor, resolving issues promptly, and fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Develop and implement advanced rework strategies and methodologies to address complex manufacturing issues, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum recovery of non-conforming products.

Monitor manufacturing and rework data to identify and address defect trends and areas for improvement across CCA, SMT, MMIC, Cleaning, and Advanced Rework processes.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements while implementing process changes and verifying performance.

Conduct performance reviews, mentor engineers, and support hiring efforts to meet staffing and skill requirements.

Travel to other facilities, suppliers, and industry conferences to stay current on advancements in CCA, SMT, MMIC, Cleaning, and Advanced Rework technologies and best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or process engineering.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What We Offer

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

Relocation assistance is not available