Industrial Engineer I Onsite

RTX; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, at the Collins Aerospace Decorah facility, seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will support manual and automated build and test operations across product lines, with a focus on sensors and fire protection activities.

The role emphasizes technical solutions, safety, and efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, CAD/tooling skills, and a strong background in Lean and cost-conscious project work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM fields or related Engineering discipline by start date.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and process improvement.
• Proficiency in driving process enhancements and operational efficiency.
• Experience may be gained through on-the-job, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical solutions, tools, and layouts to improve efficiency, safety, and operations.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability and refine product designs.
• Lead cross-functional cost control, inventory management, and Lean initiatives.
• Solve complex problems and innovate assembly processes using data analysis and new methods.
• Manage medium-complexity projects, estimate timelines and costs, and validate cost requirements.

Skills

Technical solutions

Manufacturing layouts

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

STEM major

Tools

CAD

Tooling design

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-DECORAH-129 2464 River Rd RIVER

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Manufacturing Support team at the Collins Aerospace Decorah facility. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Industrial Engineering to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. From tactical problem-solving to strategic planning, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production operations. You will support various manual or automated build and test operations within the Decorah Operations Team. This role will work with multiple product lines, but have a focus on the sensors and fire protection production activities.

• Define and implement technical solutions, tools, and manufacturing layouts to enhance efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability and refine product designs through technical insights.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost control, inventory management, and Lean principles to drive process improvement.
• Solve complex problems and innovate new assembly processes through data analysis, research, and emerging methodologies.
• Manage medium-complexity projects, estimate timelines and costs, and validate cost requirements to support decision-making.

What You Will Learn:

• Enhance your technical skills in a manufacturing environment
• Improve your skills in continuous improvement processes
• NADCAP requirements and compliance activities with special processes
• Develop CAD and tooling design expertise to improve the efficiency of manufacturing operations.
• CORE operating system and frame work within the RTX business system.
• Hardware and software integration with PLC and computer interfaces.
• Software testing with the development team understanding root causes and offering solutions.
• Creating documentation around testing software and documenting the software requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in driving process enhancements and operational efficiency through continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

This salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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