Deputy Program Operations Manager

Deputy Program Operations Manager (POM)

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 Missiles and Defense (RMD) has an immediate need for a Deputy Program Operations Manager (POM) for our LADS business in Tucson, AZ. This is a key role leading an Operations Integrated Product Team to ensure successful execution of TOW production. The successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of production. Duties also include, but are not limited to, the overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements, lead Operations through IPDS Gate processes and developing Manufacturing Plans, CAM responsibility up to $200M budget, while supporting EAC reporting requirements, Risk and Opportunity management, primary interface across all operation value streams, lead Operations role for implementing engineering change orders, presenting reports to the Customer, Sr. Directors and VP level representing his / her IPT team and operations performance.

The position may require support in two local Raytheon facilities : RDF and Tucson.

What You Will Do :

• Applying manufacturing engineering skillsets across the extended value stream to resolve constraints and improve process and product designs
• Leverage knowledge and technical skills to influence business decisions and results from new designs to recurring production
• Design, control, and improve the producibility of products through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
• Lead and coordinate projects, efforts and improvements across the extended value streams
• Act as the manufacturing and producibility authority within the program
• Identify and resolve constraints across the program
• Participate in corrective action investigation
• Provide technical input and peer review to engineering design changes
• Provide technical guidance and problem solving to factory engineers
• Managing the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering and other functional areas
• Support Manufacturing Operations strategy, and utilize CORE best practices
• Lead the effort to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
• Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals
• Generate production plans, make / where plans, and write manufacturing sections of technical proposals

Qualifications You Must Have : Typically requires : A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience. Experience interpreting and improving technical drawings. Experience with MRP systems. 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 : Experience with Operations Management working in an Integrated Product Team / Cross Business Team (IPT / CBT) environment to ensure effective transition of programs from design to manufacturing. Experience communicating technical information to different audiences. Experience teaching, training and / or mentoring manufacturing systems to junior engineers. Lean Manufacturing and Management experience. Excellent verbal / written communications and interpersonal skills. Strong team building skills necessary to lead a multi-disciplined team. Experience with new product introductions and the design hand off to manufacturing process with focus on manufacturability. Experience in developing manufacturing strategies and cost proposals. Lean, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement experience. Knowledge of and experience with IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) processes. Understanding of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) with proficiency in PRISM. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Experience dealing with suppliers and sub-contracts. May need to travel.

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