Date Posted:

2025-01-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you looking for a rewarding job?  Join our team as an Industrial Engineer on the Site Project Team in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you'll apply advanced Industrial Engineering concepts and analysis tools to drive transformative changes in manufacturing operations. Your focus will be on improving product quality, reducing costs, and optimizing production flow, contributing directly to our site's efficiency and competitiveness.

The Senior Principal Industrial Engineer role offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork. You'll collaborate closely with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll be crucial in shaping our operational excellence and innovation. Suppose you're passionate about Industrial Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing. In that case, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation.

This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA.

This position may be eligible for relocation.

What YOU Will Do:

Provide expertise in process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) by working with Quality and manufacturing teams on process improvements and standardization.Serve as the subject matter expert on manufacturing processes, including equipment, layouts, workflows, and instructions, to ensure best practices and compliance with standards. Identify and recommend process improvements through data and cost analysis, modeling, benchmarking, and research to enhance cost control, productivity, and production systems. Lead and manage large projects, ensuring alignment with business plans and expectations, while driving improvements in quality, safety, and producibility through process reviews and tooling optimizations. Develop and implement strategic plans for material allocation, floor space, resource utilization, and personnel to maximize operational efficiency and meet production goals. Provide mentorship and leadership by coaching and delegating work to junior professionals, reviewing work assignments, and documenting lessons learned for continuous improvement. Leverage various software tools (e.g., ProModel, Microsoft Suite, Tableau, statistical tools) to update records, perform data analytics, and maintain documentation for effective process management and reporting. Develop and implement standard work, control plans, and preventative maintenance strategies to ensure operational efficiency, consistency, and proactive issue resolution.

What YOU Will Learn:

Develop expertise in Collins Aerospace products, lean manufacturing objectives, test philosophies, and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.Collaborate effectively with a diverse team, leveraging different backgrounds and perspectives to drive innovation and success.Engage in peer-to-peer and leadership mentoring, fostering personal and professional growth while building a supportive network.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experienceU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications WE Prefer:

Experience with Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)Expertise in optimizing process flows for increased efficiencyAbility to analyze and improve manufacturing lead timesKnowledge of station loading, line balancing, staffing planning, and capacity analysisExperience in creating and maintaining standard work documentationProficiency in utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to ensure process quality and consistency

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance         Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more! 

Relocation Eligibility

Eligible for relocation

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Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application Have prior experience in functional area of interest Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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