Date Posted:
2025-07-21Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
MA914: Pittsfield, MA 540 Merrill Road , Pittsfield, MA, 01201 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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 Master Production Planner plays a critical role in supporting the mission readiness. This position ensures efficient and compliant depot-level repairs, refurbishment, and tracking of assets while maintaining strict configuration control. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of ERP/MRP system management, defense logistics, production planning, and configuration/data management within a classified environment.
What You Will Do
- Build and maintain master schedules in a fast-paced low volume, high variability, dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment.
- Leading production scheduling on a complex, multi-IPT/company team.
- Develop and manage production and repair schedules to meet delivery commitments.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Depot Operations to ensure the timely flow of materials, tooling, and resources.
- Analysis of factory operation systems and coordination between functions for continuous improvement.
- Capacity planning in compliance with program requirements.
- Track material shortages, delays, and schedule risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize impact.
- Daily reporting to multiple Gov’t and non-Gov’t customers.
- Occasional travel to other facilities or government sites may be required.
- Some work outside standard hours may be necessary to meet program deliverables.
Work Environment:
- This position is onsite in a dynamic multi-company team, working in a ‘badge-less’ work environment.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience. Experience in lieu of education can be substituted.
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government issued Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Experience using MS project or similar scheduling tool to manage complex scheduling constraints.
- Experience managing schedule constraints and working with task/project owners on mitigation strategies.
- ERP/MRP experience.
- Knowledge of ITAR, NISPOM, and classified handling protocols.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Current/active U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.
- 7-10+ years with ERP/MRP system management, production planning, logistics, role within a defense or aerospace environment.
- Prior experience supporting Navy and/or DoD programs preferred.
- Highly organized, efficient and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work cohesively in a diverse teaming environment.
- Ability to communicate schedules timely, clearly and effectively with project managers, shop leadership and department managers.
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.
- Not Relocation Eligible.
- Not eligible for employee referral.
Learn More & Apply Now!
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.
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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