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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 Surveillance Manufacturing Engineering directorate is seeking a Department Manager to lead a multi-disciplined engineering team in support of factory execution.  The Department Manager is considered a strategic partner to the North Texas Senior Director and the Advanced Products Center Factory Managers. They will be expected to champion collaboration across functions, driving execution as well as setting goals, improvement targets, and strategies for the Manufacturing Engineering team to support and positively impact factory and program performance.​ This position will develop top technical talent and apply engineering practices across the manufacturing life cycle delivering world-class solutions to our internal and external customers.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas. Some domestic travel will be required.

What You Will Do

• People leader of 140+ Manufacturing engineers, including a department staff of 9+ composed of Section Managers / Technical Leads located in McKinney, TX.

• Partner across the Manufacturing Engineering organization and the Factory leadership team to develop strategic initiatives, improvement targets and key performance indicators to support business goals and execution

• Build a section level leadership team accountable for manufacturing readiness, factory execution, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement

• Plan, staff, and secure funding to adequately support factory and program requirements

• Lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with other functions to achieve company goals and improvement targets

• Responsible for managing the department leadership team and technical staff, managing department indirect budgets and leading performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training.

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of engineering talent with the required competencies

• Be a key component of driving factory wide cultural change to keep up with the changing landscape of the defense industry

• Lead by example and creates a culture of trust, respect, accountability, collaboration and innovation 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience.

• Prior leadership experience in operations, engineering, manufacturing, program management or similar for a complex product domain, high-technology or large corporate environment.

• Three (3) years or more of recent management experience leading a moderate size organization consisting of engineering, manufacturing and/or technical personnel

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Leadership roles with direct reports and talent development experience in a technical environment

• A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams

• Experience with microelectronics manufacturing technology such as wirebond, solder, coating, automated optical inspection, pick and place etc.

• CORE Professional Certification or above and/or experience with lean manufacturing, complex problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies

• Proven technical acumen in the manufacture, test and integration of complex product technologies and systems

• Cross-functional experience working across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Factory and Program Operations

• Experience in management processes and tools; EACs, Project Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, and Staffing 

• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and cost account management

• Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills, and the ability to present to senior leadership.

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 available

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.

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