Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement SpecialistRaytheon in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist at an entry level to support our ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, optimize processes, and drive organizational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure alignment with Raytheon's Quality Management Systems (QMS) and operational standards, including AS9100 requirements.What You Will Do:Process Improvement InitiativesAssist in identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvement opportunities across various departments, including Fabrication, Assembly, Inspection, and Test (FAIT).Support the development and execution of Qualification Plans for deliverable production hardware in compliance with AS9100 standards.Data Collection and AnalysisCollect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.Utilize metrics to measure the effectiveness of implemented changes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.Collaboration and CommunicationWork collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Quality, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.Communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.Training and DocumentationAssist in the development and delivery of training materials to support process improvement initiatives.Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of processes, procedures, and improvement activities.Compliance and StandardsEnsure all process improvement activities comply with Raytheon's internal policies, procedures, and external industry standards.Support adherence to global trade laws and other regulatory requirements as applicable.OtherYou may travel occasionally to support process improvement initiatives at other Raytheon facilities.This is a 9/80 schedule (9-hour shifts, off every other Friday)Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Relevant experience is working in a manufacturing / production line environment or operations environment.Continuous Improvement (CI) experience (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, etc.)Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).The 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.Qualifications We Prefer:Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or Manufacturing EngineeringStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with varied teams of different skill levels.Basic understanding of process mapping and root cause analysis tools.Ability to learn and apply Raytheon's Quality Management Systems (QMS) and AS9100 standards.Knowledge of Raytheon's internal systems, such as PRISM, Power BI, is a plus.Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.