Director of Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations

Date Posted:
2026-01-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Vision Systems (RVS) is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to oversee the Raytheon Vision Systems (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 that are responsible for the manufacturing, packaging, architecture and product solutions for state-of- the-art detection and imaging products, representing disciplines including: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Product Management, Master Scheduling & Planning, and Production Control. This position will interface both internally and externally with customers, establish and build relationships with strategic partners, and provide guidance and leadership that is crucial for growth and future success of RVS.

What You Will Do

• 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 materials 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 the volume scaling of products 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 process and refine process centric capacity planning process and models.
• Operate with minimal oversight, have excellent communications and customer relations skills, as well as work collaboratively with other teams and in a critical time environment.
• Improve the operational and manufacturing systems, processes and policies in support of organizations goals and strategic growth.
• Identify and lead large scale initiatives for continuous improvement (such as lean, CORE, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, etc.) and support enterprise initiatives towards standardization.
• Coordinate and provide communication liaison between shared support functions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically require a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, and / or Engineering Management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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
• SAP - CMES knowledge / PRISM knowledge / APEX knowledge
• 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, etc.)
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Experience in developing and executing manufacturing strategies

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.

This position is an onsite role - Goleta, CA:

Visit RVS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zixvFAC2kA

Explore Raytheon in Goleta : https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

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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 204,800 USD - 389,200 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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