Value Stream Lead - Manufacturing

Overview Date Posted: 2026-05-26 Location: United States | US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG. Position Role Type: Onsite. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance Type: DoD. Clearance: Confidential. Interim clearance may be required prior to start date. Raytheon Circuit Card Manufacturing seeks an experienced and results-driven Value Stream Lead to manage and oversee the Surface Mount Technology Value Stream. This senior leadership role drives operational excellence, ensures timely delivery of high-quality products, leads cross-functional teams, and manages end-to-end value stream processes to meet customer requirements. The role supports efficiency, quality, and cost management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. What You Will Do Operational Leadership: Lead all aspects of the Front-End Process, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets. Value Stream Planning: Develop and execute production schedules, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs. Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including operators, engineers, and technical support staff. Foster collaboration and accountability across the team. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross-business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation within the value stream. Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on KPIs including safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges. Customer Focus: Serve as the primary interface with internal NHA customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to expectations. Growth: Lead the team through a period of rapid growth, process migration, and new capital release to production. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience. Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management. Qualifications We Prefer Experience working with aerospace and defense industry standards or customers. Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar value streams successfully. Expertise in back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes, including assembly, packaging, testing, etc. Proficient in data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning software. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. EVMS certification. High computer literacy with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, CMES). Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or CORE/six sigma project implementation. 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. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. RTX provides benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and various leave programs. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and may be subject to collective-bargaining agreements. Short-term and long-term incentive programs may apply based on role and other factors. This role is a U.S.-based position. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits apply. 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 status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws. About RTX RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It comprises Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, with 195,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney