Sr. Industrial Engineer III

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-CHESAPEAKE-305 ~ 1100 International Plz ~ BLDG 305

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: L Clearance

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Industrial Engineers apply advanced problem‑solving techniques and Lean Manufacturing principles to develop and optimize our factory throughput, efficiency, and value. Industrial Engineers are involved in Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layout, Line Balancing, Simulation and Process Modeling, Labor Performance Analysis, Process Mapping, and Project Management.

• Analyze manufacturing system performance to identify undesirable effects and opportunities for improvement.
• Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate constraints, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on‑time delivery goals.
• Create process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show manufacturing processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key metrics.
• Develop strategic plan for factory space, manpower, equipment and automation.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps focused on factory expansion, manufacturing technology insertion, infrastructure improvements, obsolescence mitigation, and the integration of new capabilities.
• Partner with other functions to manage projects that modify the factory footprint, change the layout of factory equipment, and/or add new capability.
• Lead analyses to support competitive bids, factory proposals, business case development for future investments, and Make/Buy/Where analyses.
• Participate in factory safety and ergonomic improvements.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.e or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field and typically 3 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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  xperience with capacity/constraint analysis
• Experience with CAD software to develop factory layouts (ie. AutoCAD)
• Experience with lean manufacturing best practices

• Experience with discrete event simulation modeling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to multi‑task and adaptable to changing priorities
• Self‑starter, who can prioritize to meet various deadlines

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.

This position is NOT eligible for relocation

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