Product Lead - Manufacturing

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE 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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon has an immediate need for a Product Lead supporting the Sensors High Mix Circuit Card Manufacturing area in Andover, Massachusetts.

 

This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership. 

 

This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the Program Operations Managers, Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support manufacturing and contract schedules.

 

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires a significant amount of time in and around Andover factory areas. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in technical, program, and manufacturing leadership roles.

 

A successful candidate will drive execution in all phases of program – development, sustainment, and close-out. Duties include but are not limited to: serving as primary CCM Operations interface on depot work, managing transition to production efforts, presenting reports to the customers and operations leadership, and coordinating and managing non-recurring resources to support program requirements as well as other special projects.

 

 

What You Will Do

• Coordinate execution of CCM schedules with cross-functional teams, Global Supply Chain Management, POMs, PPL, IPT, Engineering and other functional areas for depot work.
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy and utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices.
• Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
• Lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and break down barriers.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Program and/or project management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through execution.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
• Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process
• Previous manufacturing process experience
• EVMS L2 Certification or ability to learn
• CORE/Six Sigma experience
• Knowledge of using IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) and create and manage a complex IMS using Microsoft Project processes
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility  
• Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this includes extensive experience building strong cross-functional teams.

 

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.

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

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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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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