Director of Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations
Raytheon, Goleta, CA, United States
Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to oversee the RVS Operations organization. The position serves as a member of the RVS Leadership Team and will require both strategic and tactical focus in developing and implementing scale‑up approaches to meet increasing volume as well as improving factory execution. The successful candidate will lead a large, highly energetic and technically astute team of over 400 engineers, technicians, and managers responsible for manufacturing, packaging, architecture and product solutions for state‑of‑the‑art detection and imaging products.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for all disciplines in the manufacturing center.
Partner with all functional organizations at Raytheon Vision Systems to meet site requirements for product quality, cost and delivery schedules; work with supply chain and design engineering functions to drive manufacturability and on‑time material receipt.
Provide leadership regarding customer requirements, communications and resolution of issues.
Lead the development and optimization of advanced processes for packaging and assembly of new products during prototype builds and transition to production; enable volume scaling through appropriate allocation of process improvement and capital funding.
Provide oversight and assessments of program recurring and non‑recurring costs in the form of bid reviews and Estimates at Complete (EACs).
Enhance S&OP and refine process‑centric capacity planning processes and models.
Operate with minimal oversight, maintain excellent communication and customer relations, and collaborate with other teams in a critical time environment.
Improve operational and manufacturing systems, processes and policies in support of organizational goals and strategic growth.
Identify and lead large‑scale initiatives for continuous improvement (e.g., lean, CORE, yield improvement, cycle‑time reduction) and support enterprise initiatives toward standardization.
Coordinate and provide communication liaison between shared support functions.
Qualifications – Essential
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 14 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Manufacturing Management, Operations Management and/or Engineering Management.
Qualifications – Preferred
Electro‑Optic product engineering, packaging and production experience.
Knowledge of Defense Industry Acquisition and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments / Levels (MRA/MRL).
EVMS and Program Management training and/or certification.
Knowledge of SAP‑CMES, PRISM or APEX.
Familiarity with internal Raytheon processes.
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) experience.
Lean Manufacturing Expert certification.
Ability to collaborate daily with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, robust matrixed environment.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data from disparate sources to convey program and functional health.
Demonstrated initiative, persistence and creativity in problem solving.
Thorough understanding of process‑centric management in a high‑mix/low‑volume environment.
Experience with proposal processes (top‑down and bottoms‑up methodology, learning curves, capacity analysis).
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
Experience in developing and executing manufacturing strategies.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $204,800 – $389,200 USD. RTX considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills when extending an offer. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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 depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs. This role is U.S.‑based; pay structure and benefits apply to U.S. territories as appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for all disciplines in the manufacturing center.
Partner with all functional organizations at Raytheon Vision Systems to meet site requirements for product quality, cost and delivery schedules; work with supply chain and design engineering functions to drive manufacturability and on‑time material receipt.
Provide leadership regarding customer requirements, communications and resolution of issues.
Lead the development and optimization of advanced processes for packaging and assembly of new products during prototype builds and transition to production; enable volume scaling through appropriate allocation of process improvement and capital funding.
Provide oversight and assessments of program recurring and non‑recurring costs in the form of bid reviews and Estimates at Complete (EACs).
Enhance S&OP and refine process‑centric capacity planning processes and models.
Operate with minimal oversight, maintain excellent communication and customer relations, and collaborate with other teams in a critical time environment.
Improve operational and manufacturing systems, processes and policies in support of organizational goals and strategic growth.
Identify and lead large‑scale initiatives for continuous improvement (e.g., lean, CORE, yield improvement, cycle‑time reduction) and support enterprise initiatives toward standardization.
Coordinate and provide communication liaison between shared support functions.
Qualifications – Essential
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 14 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Manufacturing Management, Operations Management and/or Engineering Management.
Qualifications – Preferred
Electro‑Optic product engineering, packaging and production experience.
Knowledge of Defense Industry Acquisition and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments / Levels (MRA/MRL).
EVMS and Program Management training and/or certification.
Knowledge of SAP‑CMES, PRISM or APEX.
Familiarity with internal Raytheon processes.
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) experience.
Lean Manufacturing Expert certification.
Ability to collaborate daily with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, robust matrixed environment.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data from disparate sources to convey program and functional health.
Demonstrated initiative, persistence and creativity in problem solving.
Thorough understanding of process‑centric management in a high‑mix/low‑volume environment.
Experience with proposal processes (top‑down and bottoms‑up methodology, learning curves, capacity analysis).
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
Experience in developing and executing manufacturing strategies.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $204,800 – $389,200 USD. RTX considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills when extending an offer. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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 depend on the business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs. This role is U.S.‑based; pay structure and benefits apply to U.S. territories as appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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