Continuous Improvement Specialist - Manufacturing

Date Posted:

2023-11-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

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.
 
 

Job Summary:
 
CORE, Customer Oriented Results & Excellence, is the RTX operating system. It focuses on the drivers of competitive excellence — our people and our work processes. You have an opportunity to join the Circuit Card Manufacturing (CCM) Factory as the Continuous Improvement Specialist. The candidate is responsible for leading projects which optimize cost, quality, and schedule requirements of the Circuit Card Manufacturing area. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization.  Current projects which require support include, but are not limited to, Visual Factory implementation, infrastructure facility planning, process flow optimization, and driving tiered communication across functions to ensure effective collaboration and communication to meet the needs of the business.

The candidate will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement projects through collaboration with manufacturing engineering, test engineering, quality engineering, and operations, while utilizing CORE principles. The candidate will report directly to the New Products and Infrastructure Lead and will have the opportunity to participate in key leadership engagements to support the requirements of this role. As a member of the CCM team, you will be a key member of a dynamic and diverse team responsible for delivering aerospace & defense circuit card assemblies to our customers across the globe.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • Manage key areas of performance such as Macro Plans, Market Feedback Analysis and Lean Obeya Room (War Room) deployment & sustainment.
  • Complete implementation of Visual Factory tools across the CCM footprint.
  • Drive area re-layouts to best support the current product portfolio.
  • Maintain on time finishes of New Product builds, to achieve commitments to internal customer needs.
  • Driving a culture of continuous improvement thru CORE principles and connecting all employees with experiences to make our business more robust.
  • Work closely with individuals and teams throughout the Manufacturing team to lead problem solving and continuous improvement projects.
  • Oversee competency development (including CORE proficiency advancement), serve as Implementation Lead for CCM initiatives, and support the manufacturing team in driving continuous improvement projects aligned with enterprise priorities developed through the Circuit Card Manufacturing Leadership team.
  • Perform Lead Facilitator role duties during CORE Leadership Week events.
  • Minimal, infrequent travel may be required as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and 2 years of prior relevant experience. 
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a government US security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently, while delivering on executive leadership expectations.
  • Lean Certification
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to work with, coach, motivate, and influence others.
  • Proficient in project management and statistical analysis tools.
  • CORE champion.

  

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Organisation: 
Raytheon Technologies