Factory Jobs in Reading, MA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-07-06

Country:

United States of America

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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. 

Raytheon is seeking an Associate Director, Factory Operations Manager for the Hardware Integration Center (HWIC) to join the Execution Operations leadership team. In this role you will be responsible for leadership and talent development opportunities to an organization of > 150 employees across multiple functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain while maintaining a safe work environment for all XOPs employees and instilling a culture of continuous improvement.

The Factory Operations Manager will provide cross-functional leadership of the multi-disciplined HWIC team to include the coordination of manufacturing resources and strategy required to support ongoing operations for cost, quality and schedule, ensuring operational excellence across the manufacturing process from planning through production, shipment and customer support.

This role is expected to champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing best in class solutions that deliver innovative manufacturing and advanced capabilities that create sustained growth while driving affordability.

The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for system integration and test for all Raytheon Sensors major end items.
• Partner closely with the programs and customers to ensure alignment and accountability at all levels.
• Work in a fast paced, customer/program driven environment, leading strategic growth with regular interactions with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions.
• As a member of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team, work cohesively with the other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain.
• Handle performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
• Collaborate and build strong cross-functional teams gained from leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management or similar for a complex product domain, high-technology or large corporate environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Prior Management or Leadership experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Production, and/or Quality.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
• Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce
• Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
• Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes
• Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to execute against tight deadlines
• Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
• Proven track record of positive financial performance / cost reduction
• A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
• Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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