Industrial Engineer I (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Industrial Engineer for the Decorah, IA facility to optimize manufacturing processes and lead Lean initiatives across sensor and fire protection production lines. You will collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability, manage cost-control projects, and use data analysis to drive continuous improvements in production operations.

This onsite role offers opportunities to develop CAD tooling design expertise and contribute to NADCAP-compliant processes within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience driving process improvements through continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement solutions, tools, and layouts to boost efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability.
• Lead cross-functional cost control and inventory initiatives using Lean.
• Solve complex problems and pioneer new assembly processes via data analysis.
• Manage medium-complexity projects with cost and timeline estimates.

Skills

Industrial Eng

Lean

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-DECORAH-129 ~ 2464 River Rd ~ RIVER

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Person, 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

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.

Salary

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

Benefits

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, p