Value Stream Lead

Position Summary Seapower Capability Center (SCC) located in Portsmouth, RI has an opening for a Value Stream Leader. This role works across multiple portfolios including cable and harness assemblies, hardware integration, and system level testing. The Value Stream Leader will provide full leadership and management accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance in a multi‑cell/multi‑shift operation. Key Responsibilities Drive organizational performance on safety, quality, schedule, and cost metrics. Set standards and achieve operational excellence throughout the organization. Interact daily with cross‑business teams (technical support, manufacturing, testing, design engineering, maintenance, production control, finance, program management) to maintain and meet objectives. Apply CORE, Six Sigma, and lean methodologies to exceed safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. Support deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools, and metrics. Execute delivery commitments and workforce planning, forecasting, hiring, training. Manage area layout and flow, capital identification, and overhead control. Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures. Qualifications University degree (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 7 years of experience. Experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, production, quality, and/or engineering. Management experience with decision making, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivation. Manufacturing or industrial engineering experience and supervisory background in aerospace/defense industry. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. High computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, VBS). EVMS certified. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma implementation proven track record. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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. Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation (as applicable). Salary Salary Range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD. Security Clearance U.S. citizenship required. Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Existing clearance required after day 1. EEO Statement 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, veteran status, or any other 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney