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RTX

Manufacturing Factory Planner

Goleta, CA

$95K - $181K/yr

... staffing. * Identify units requiring hot-lot/Critical Hardware status and obtain appropriate ... Participate in factory tier meetings and provide planning, scheduling, and delivery updates.

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Auditor (CSCA)

New York, NY · On-site

... factory staff, and our clients We may also request you to: - Provide your expertise in client meetings, to create custom quality control procedures based on their specific requirements - Contribute ...

Prattwhitney

Manufacturing Factory Planner

Goleta, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... staffing. * Identify units requiring hot‑lot/Critical Hardware status and obtain appropriate ... Participate in factory tier meetings and provide planning, scheduling, and delivery updates.

Factory

Member of Deployed Staff

Manhattan, NY · On-site

About The Role Factory is looking for a Member of Deployed Staff! Our customers come to us with a conviction that the future of their engineering organization is agent-native, and that the way they ...

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San Francisco, CA · On-site

About the Role Factory is looking for a Member of Deployed Staff! Our customers come to us with a conviction that the future of their engineering organization is agent-native, and that the way they ...

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San Francisco, CA · On-site

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Shield AI

$150 - $200/hr

Build the AI Factory of the Future We're looking for a Digital Factory Lead to help create one of the world's most advanced manufacturing environments. This role sits at the intersection of ...

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Auditor (CSCA)

New York, NY · On-site

... factory staff, and our clients We may also request you to: - Provide your expertise in client meetings, to create custom quality control procedures based on their specific requirements - Contribute ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for factory staff in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Factory Staff job involves performing various tasks in a manufacturing or production setting. Responsibilities may include assembling products, operating machinery, quality control, packing goods, and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace. Factory staff must follow safety regulations and work efficiently to meet production targets. The job may require physical labor, standing for long hours, and teamwork. Skills such as attention to detail and basic technical knowledge are often beneficial in this role.

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A typical workday for Factory Staff involves operating machinery, assembling products, checking quality standards, and keeping work areas clean and organized. Staff members often work in shifts as part of larger production teams, collaborating closely to meet daily or weekly targets. You may also assist with inventory management, packaging, and reporting any equipment malfunctions to supervisors. The environment can be fast-paced, requiring alertness and adaptability throughout the shift. These varied responsibilities help keep the production line running smoothly and efficiently.

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To thrive as Factory Staff, you need good physical stamina, basic math skills, and attention to detail, often complemented by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with machinery, safety protocols, and inventory systems is beneficial, and in some roles, certifications in equipment operation may be required. Reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic help individuals succeed and positively contribute to production goals. These skills are essential to ensure safety, maintain efficiency, and produce high-quality products in a fast-paced factory environment.

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Manufacturing Factory Planner

Goleta, CA

RTX
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$95K - $181K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

RTX rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-08-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-B08 44 Castilian Dr BLDG B08
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Factory Planner to drive factory delivery performance through effective production scheduling, capacity planning, work-in-process management, and cross-functional coordination. This role will own the factory's short- and long-range planning processes, identify and mitigate schedule risks, prioritize constrained resources, and provide factory and program leadership with clear visibility into delivery commitments and capacity.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable making timely decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This candidate will collaborate with factory operations, production control, program leadership, and management.
What You Will Do
  • Own the monthly 30/60/90-day factory planning process, including coordinating program inputs, leading factory reviews, finalizing monthly goals, Weekly gate planning and tracking execution.
  • Provide guidance to factory management when reviewing, approving, or adjusting long-term Master Production Schedule (MPS) submissions.
  • Communicate schedule decisions, risks, constraints, and required actions to program leadership and production control teams, during tier and other meeting platforms.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise on factory capacity, production schedules, and delivery commitments.
  • Respond to ad-hoc planning and scheduling questions from program and factory leadership.
  • Prioritize factory work in resource-constrained areas to support customer and contractual delivery commitments.
  • Develop weekly production plans and make day-to-day priority decisions as conditions change.
  • Regularly review work-in-process (WIP) status to identify potential schedule issues early and drive them through resolution.
  • Develop and execute expedite plans as required, including detailed review of build processes, resources, and staffing.
  • Identify units requiring hot-lot/Critical Hardware status and obtain appropriate factory management approval.
  • Identify capacity constraints and recommend actions to increase throughput and/or reduce cycle time.
  • Participate in factory tier meetings and provide planning, scheduling, and delivery updates.

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of experience.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, Operations, Planning, Production, and /or Quality environments.

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Strong understanding of CMES and Business Warehouse.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
  • Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with Capacity Planning.
  • SAP Experience and Planning

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!
  • 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, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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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