Senior Supervisor, Thin and Thick Film – McKinney, TX
Date Posted:
2026-09-21Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDGPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At Raytheon, everything we do is driven by our values and a higher calling-to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought world-class engineering excellence and manufacturing expertise to today’s missions while staying ahead of tomorrow’s threats. Our teams solve tough, meaningful problems that contribute to a safer and more secure world.
This Senior Supervisor role leads operations for the Thin and Thick Film area within the Advanced Product Center (APC). This organization is responsible for producing substrates used across the entire APC product portfolio and is critical to the performance, yield, and reliability of Radio Frequency Microelectronics.
What You Will Do
Provide leadership and operational oversight for Thin and Thick Film manufacturing areas supporting the Advanced Product Center and RF Microelectronics
Lead a team of Technical Support and Production employees; set performance expectations, ensure accountability, and drive a high-performing team culture
Establish and execute daily operational and production objectives aligned with factory goals, cost targets, and delivery commitments
Manage area-level labor and overhead budget elements, including overtime, staffing levels, and utilization
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, quality, planning, and facilities to ensure seamless factory execution
Champion operational discipline by ensuring compliance with all policies, work instructions, and safety standards
Drive sustained improvements in throughput, yield, and cycle time through effective use of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Provide input into hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, and recognition decisions for direct reports
Lead work scheduling, resource prioritization, coaching, and process execution to maintain predictable, reliable workflow across the factory
Increase team capability by developing employees, improving skills, and strengthening operator and technician proficiency
Communicate operational status, challenges, and escalations to leadership and partnering organizations
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, wafer fabrication, and/or other advanced manufacturing environments.
U.S. Citizen - 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
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement experience
Demonstrated success leading or supporting production teams in a factory environment
Strong safety mindset and experience driving a culture of safe operations
Familiarity with military, aerospace, or industry manufacturing specifications
Experience in wafer fabrication, microelectronics, or high-reliability component manufacturing
Proven ability to lead teams through change and drive measurable improvement
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.
*This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.*
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.
Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
Location:
North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
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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