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Thick and Thin Film Process Engineering Section Manager

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. The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a Thick and Thin Film Process Engineering Section Manager to lead a team of skilled Process Engineers. The Section Manager will collaborate with APC Process Engineering Leads and Factory Managers to drive execution, set goals, and implement improvement strategies. This role focuses on developing technical talent and applying engineering practices throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to deliver top-tier solutions to our customers.

Thick and Thin Film Process Engineers, as part of an integrated product team, work closely with design, process, and test teams. They maintain process systems, evaluate daily yields, resolve production issues, and provide operator training. Their efforts ensure timely product deliveries and seamless system integration. The Section Manager will support these engineers, fostering collaboration and efficiency to uphold production quality and performance. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas, ensuring close interaction with the production process and immediate attention to any arising issues.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and lead a team of 8-10 Thick and Thin Film Process Engineers, ensuring effective teamwork.
• Align with factory and program needs, resolve issues, and adopt industry-standard thick and thin film process solutions.
• Set and communicate meaningful, measurable goals related to thick and thin film processes.
• Conduct performance reviews, support hiring goals, and lead onboarding focused on thick and thin film skills.
• Spend time in factory areas to support manufacturing activities and address issues promptly.
• Travel to other facilities, suppliers, and conferences to stay updated on thick and thin film advancements.
• Oversee the development and optimization of thick and thin film deposition processes, supporting manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Guide the formulation of methods to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor manufacturing data to identify and resolve defect trends in thick and thin film coatings.
• Implement process changes, verifying performance and updating requirements and specifications.

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.