Patriot Ground Product Line Transition to Production Execution Lead

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable 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​

 Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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.    Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of Patriot Ground Product Line Transition to Production (TTP) Execution Lead, reporting to the Patriot Ground Product Line Director. You will work closely with the Radar, BMC4I, Launcher and SW Execution Directors, Program Leads, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams across the portfolio. You will be responsible for executing the transition to production of new technology, driving NPI discipline across the Ground Product Line, and planning production at new or expanded production sites.

Develop and standardize common Ground Product Line New Product Introduction (NPI) / Transition to Production (TTP) artifacts, with alignment across Global Patriot Guide project teams on NPI best practices in coordination with Raytheon NPI/TTP independent reviewers and subject matter experts Collaborate with Patriot Ground Program teams in support of ongoing and future awards Track, manage, and report on NPI initiatives across Ground programs—including Critical Items, TRL/MRL Roadmaps, AUPC, Testability, and financial metrics Develop and drive Patriot unique Ground NPI initiatives, including Design for Retrofit and Product Commonality across Ground systems Align POD/POM fabrication and build strategies with factory capacity, production schedules, and long-range planning Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed Qualifications You Must Have   Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience Experience with lean practices, analytical improvement methods, and associated tools Experience supporting cross-functional teams Experience with factory layout, capital investment planning, and resource planning   Qualifications We Prefer Experience with the Patriot Product Line (PPL) or Ground system hardware Program Management Certification Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas), Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance NOT available 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,