RTX · 10 hours ago
Factory Manager - Focal Plane
US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Factory Manager to lead and oversee Focal Plane Operations, focusing on operational excellence, reducing lead times, and optimizing capacity utilization.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations across Detector Wafer, ROIC Wafer, Focal Planes, and Thin Film Labs while developing and executing strategies to reduce lead times, improve throughput, and enhance overall production efficiency
Will foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lean manufacturing principles and ensuring alignment with takt time to meet production demands
Will work closely with supervisors and program teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecks, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track capacity utilization, and drive operational improvements
Will lead preparation efforts for internal, customer, and external audits, ensuring compliance with RTX quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for emergency response and coordinating with cross-functional teams to efficiently manage and resolve critical incidents
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
Experience in Manufacturing/Operations environment
Preferred
Proven experience in lead time reduction, capacity planning, and takt time alignment within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Background in semiconductor or advanced technology production
Familiarity with audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience in focal plane array or semiconductor manufacturing
Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing high-stakes operational challenges
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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