Associate Director

Job Summary Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Operations and Supply Chain Strategy Team. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to optimize operational activities, partner with factory leadership and program OSC, manage capacity growth, and serve as the primary integrator between program and factory operations. Responsibilities Translate future demand and capacity data into organizational objectives and factory requirements. Create and implement factory strategy, including roadmaps that identify key drivers, constraints, and opportunities for innovation. Develop and oversee capital investment plans that support long‑term production growth. Facilitate new product introduction and transition‑to‑production activities within factory environments. Work effectively within matrixed teams across multiple locations. Solve problems that connect production realities with financial, program, and customer commitments. Partner with cross‑functional teams to plan and oversee strategic process improvement and facility upgrade projects. Develop and present strategic recommendations, business cases, and progress updates to senior leadership. Build and leverage an understanding of customer needs, demand outlook, funding priorities, and factory capabilities to support future business needs. Travel approximately 5–20%. Qualifications You Must Have University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience. Leadership experience within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy, or Programs. Experience developing business cases, ROI analyses, financial models, or other financial inputs for program or factory projects. Experience developing or contributing to organizational, operational, factory, or portfolio strategy. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Experience analyzing data and developing compelling presentations for internal stakeholders and executive leadership. Experience with factory layouts, capacity modeling, space utilization, or manufacturing footprint planning, and understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles. Experience managing capital projects, facilities expense projects, or operating budgets, and experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, New Product Introduction, or transition‑to‑production activities. Familiarity with the Raytheon portfolio of programs, and experience in management consulting or internal strategy roles. Active U.S. security clearance. 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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal 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