Job Description
Qualifications
The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week
Collaborating and building strong cross-functional teams gained from leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management or similar for a complex product domain, high-technology or large corporate environment
Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and 12 years of prior relevant experience an advanced degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience
Manager of people experience in a manufacturing/Operations and /or Production environment is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a 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
Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce
Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes
Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills
Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership
Ability to execute against tight deadlines
Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
Financial performance / cost reduction
A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Benefits
The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for leadership and talent development opportunities to an organization of > 150 employees across multiple functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain while maintaining a safe work environment for all CCM employees and instilling a culture of continuous improvement
The Associate Director, Factory Operations will provide cross-functional leadership of the multi-disciplined CCM team to include the coordination of manufacturing resources and strategy required to support ongoing operations for cost, quality and schedule, ensuring operational excellence across the circuit card manufacturing process from planning through production, shipment and customer support
This role is expected to champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing best in class solutions that deliver innovative manufacturing and advanced capabilities that create sustained growth while driving affordability
Responsible for circuit card production for all Raytheon Sensors high-mix programs, including full-rate production, low-rate initial production, and emerging designs
Strong engagement with programs and customers to drive design for manufacturability and modernization of equipment / test platforms
Work in a fast paced, customer/program driven environment and is a key enabler leading strategic growth with regular interactions with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions
As a member of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team working cohesively with the other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain
Handling performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization
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
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-12-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Posting Title: Associate Director Manufacturing Factory Operations
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 is seeking an Associate Director, Factory Operations of Circuit Card Manufacturing (CCM) to join the CCM Leadership Team. In this role you will be responsible for leadership and talent development opportunities to an organization of > 150 employees across multiple functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain while maintaining a safe work environment for all CCM employees and instilling a culture of continuous improvement.
The Associate Director, Factory Operations will provide cross-functional leadership of the multi-disciplined CCM team to include the coordination of manufacturing resources and strategy required to support ongoing operations for cost, quality and schedule, ensuring operational excellence across the circuit card manufacturing process from planning through production, shipment and customer support. This role is expected to champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing best in class solutions that deliver innovative manufacturing and advanced capabilities that create sustained growth while driving affordability.
The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week.
What You Will Do
• Responsible for circuit card production for all Raytheon Sensors high-mix programs, including full-rate production, low-rate initial production, and emerging designs.
• Strong engagement with programs and customers to drive design for manufacturability and modernization of equipment / test platforms.
• Work in a fast paced, customer/program driven environment and is a key enabler leading strategic growth with regular interactions with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions.
• As a member of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team working cohesively with the other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain.
• Handling performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
• Collaborating and building strong cross-functional teams gained from leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management or similar for a complex product domain, high-technology or large corporate environment
Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and 12 years of prior relevant experience an advanced degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Manager of people experience in a manufacturing/Operations and /or Production environment is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
• Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
• Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce
• Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
• Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes
• Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to execute against tight deadlines
• Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
• Financial performance / cost reduction
• A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
• Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance
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.
Learn More & Apply Now!
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
• Please 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.
• This position is an onsite role – Andover, MA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-andover,-ma-location
#LI-ONSITE
The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week
Collaborating and building strong cross-functional teams gained from leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management or similar for a complex product domain, high-technology or large corporate environment
Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and 12 years of prior relevant experience an advanced degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience
Manager of people experience in a manufacturing/Operations and /or Production environment is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a 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
Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce
Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes
Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills
Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership
Ability to execute against tight deadlines
Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
Financial performance / cost reduction
A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Benefits
The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for leadership and talent development opportunities to an organization of > 150 employees across multiple functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain while maintaining a safe work environment for all CCM employees and instilling a culture of continuous improvement
The Associate Director, Factory Operations will provide cross-functional leadership of the multi-disciplined CCM team to include the coordination of manufacturing resources and strategy required to support ongoing operations for cost, quality and schedule, ensuring operational excellence across the circuit card manufacturing process from planning through production, shipment and customer support
This role is expected to champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing best in class solutions that deliver innovative manufacturing and advanced capabilities that create sustained growth while driving affordability
Responsible for circuit card production for all Raytheon Sensors high-mix programs, including full-rate production, low-rate initial production, and emerging designs
Strong engagement with programs and customers to drive design for manufacturability and modernization of equipment / test platforms
Work in a fast paced, customer/program driven environment and is a key enabler leading strategic growth with regular interactions with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions
As a member of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team working cohesively with the other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain
Handling performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization
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
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-12-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Posting Title: Associate Director Manufacturing Factory Operations
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 is seeking an Associate Director, Factory Operations of Circuit Card Manufacturing (CCM) to join the CCM Leadership Team. In this role you will be responsible for leadership and talent development opportunities to an organization of > 150 employees across multiple functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain while maintaining a safe work environment for all CCM employees and instilling a culture of continuous improvement.
The Associate Director, Factory Operations will provide cross-functional leadership of the multi-disciplined CCM team to include the coordination of manufacturing resources and strategy required to support ongoing operations for cost, quality and schedule, ensuring operational excellence across the circuit card manufacturing process from planning through production, shipment and customer support. This role is expected to champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing best in class solutions that deliver innovative manufacturing and advanced capabilities that create sustained growth while driving affordability.
The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week.
What You Will Do
• Responsible for circuit card production for all Raytheon Sensors high-mix programs, including full-rate production, low-rate initial production, and emerging designs.
• Strong engagement with programs and customers to drive design for manufacturability and modernization of equipment / test platforms.
• Work in a fast paced, customer/program driven environment and is a key enabler leading strategic growth with regular interactions with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions.
• As a member of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team working cohesively with the other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain.
• Handling performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
• Collaborating and building strong cross-functional teams gained from leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management or similar for a complex product domain, high-technology or large corporate environment
Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and 12 years of prior relevant experience an advanced degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Manager of people experience in a manufacturing/Operations and /or Production environment is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
• Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
• Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce
• Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
• Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes
• Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to execute against tight deadlines
• Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
• Financial performance / cost reduction
• A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
• Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance
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.
Learn More & Apply Now!
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
• Please 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.
• This position is an onsite role – Andover, MA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-andover,-ma-location
#LI-ONSITE
The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Associate Director Manufacturing Factory Operations position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Andover offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
