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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt 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.\nRaytheon 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. 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In this role, the Department Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Product Center Director and associated Factory Managers, helping to establish goals, define improvement targets, and shape strategies that enable the Manufacturing Engineering team to positively influence factory performance and program outcomes. The Department Manager is responsible for building strong technical talent and applying disciplined engineering practices across the full manufacturing life cycle to deliver high-quality solutions for internal and external customers.\nThis role provides direct support for precision metal fabrication, cable harness production, and undersea sensor manufacturing. The position requires on-site presence and engagement across factory operations located in Andover, MA and Portsmouth, RI, with domestic travel between locations.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead a multi-disciplinary Manufacturing Engineering organization of 50-100 Manufacturing and Test engineers, across multiple geographic locations\nPartner with Manufacturing Engineering leadership and Make Center Operations to establish strategic priorities, operational improvement targets, and performance metrics that align with business objectives.\nBuild, develop, and oversee a section-level leadership team responsible for manufacturing readiness, factory execution, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives\nPlan, staff, and secure funding to adequately support factory and program requirements\nLead strategic initiatives and collaborate with other functions to achieve company goals and improvement targets\nOwn, plan, and manage indirect budgets at department level\nDevelop talent effectively through performance and career development\nFoster a positive and high-performance culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, respect, and innovation.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. \nFive (5) years or more of recent management experience leading a moderate size organization consisting of engineering, manufacturing and/or technical personnel.\nThe 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.\nQualifications We Prefer\nLeadership roles with direct reports and talent development experience in a technical environment\nA great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams\nCORE Professional Certification or above and/or experience with lean manufacturing, complex problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies\nExpert knowledge of manufacturing engineering tools and processes across a product life cycle\nCross-functional experience working across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Factory and Program Operations\nExperience in management processes and tools; EACs, Project Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, and Staffing \nExperience in financial planning, analysis, and cost account management\nProven technical acumen in the manufacture, test and integration of complex product technologies and systems\nBasic knowledge of high-speed machining techniques and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)\nBasic knowledge of cables manufacturing processes including but not limited to: Mechanical terminations, harness fabrication, lacing, and shielding termination\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nRelocation assistance is available.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nEmployees 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.\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 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. 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