Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) Design for Excellence (DFX) Lead
Quick Summary
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
Requirements
~1 min read- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- Experience supporting production programs as a product engineering IPT Lead, Production Chief Engineer, and/or a Factory Operations Manager.
- Experience developing product manufacturing work flows and value streams.
- Program engineering team or functional leadership experience.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start.
- Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in complex aerospace & defense system design, transition to production (TTP), and manufacturing.
- 5 or more years supporting product development and transitions to manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience in design to average unit production cost (AUPC).
- Significant understanding of factory/manufacturing modeling and simulations.
- Expert in Agile methods for production.
- Top Secret Clearance.
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Recognized as a motivated & proven leader with experience and technical acumen in optimizing aerospace & defense systems for manufacturing.
- →Implementing a suite of design for excellence capabilities, including design to unit production cost (DTUPC), design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), design for manufacturing test (DFMT), and design for safety (DFS).
- →Applying the necessary systems and requirements is essential to transition and manufacture products from our supply base through internal factories.
- →Champion organizational/cultural change in a complex matrixed environment.
- →Lead cross-functional partnership across Engineering (Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, and Test Architect), Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality on New Product Introductions.
- →Support the assessment and updates to Raytheon policies and processes to strategically shift all product development to this new direction for the business.
- →Travel is required to support SBU & Raytheon (25% or less).
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What We Offer
~1 min readPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.
More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
- First seen
- October 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 32%
- Scored at
- October 12, 2026
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