Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist

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.

Raytheon has an opportunity to join the Mission Components (MC) Factory as the Continuous Improvement Specialist. The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for leading projects which optimize cost, quality, and schedule requirements of the MC manufacturing area. Projects which require support include, but are not limited to, infrastructure facility planning to introduce high-volume automation equipment, process flow optimization, equipment property management, and driving the modernization of tiered communication across functions to ensure effective collaboration and communication to meet the needs of the business. The Specialist 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 continuous improvement specialist will report directly to the Factory Operations Manager and will have the opportunity to participate in key leadership engagements to support the requirements of this role.

What You Will Do

• Become a CORE Champion and facilitate CORE engagements and events
• Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams in daily morning meetings utilizing latest technologies
• Calibration champion managing over 5,000 pieces of equipment
• Safety and or continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive area re-layouts to best support the current product portfolio
• Manage office supply inventory within budget constraints

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 one of the following areas: Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Project/Program Management or Operations.

Qualifications We Value

• Experience with project management
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Self-directed individual
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.