Industrial Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Manchester, Iowa, is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing, design review, and production functions. You will work with senior engineers to evaluate and solve everyday manufacturing problems related to design, process, and supplier issues, gaining hands-on experience on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes Root Cause Analysis, process improvement, and documentation control, with training on current methods and capital equipment analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM major.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical interpretation of drawings and specifications for product.
• Recommend solid engineering solutions for design problems and coordinates implementation with Production Manager and Design Engineering.
• Supports evaluation of production and design changes.
• Analyze and develop justification for capital equipment using sound cost/payback analysis.
• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate equipment needs.
• Identify new approaches that will reduce staffing and capital requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM major

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-MANCHESTER-185 ~ 901 S 10th St ~ S 10TH Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

This position is for an entry-level Industrial Engineer at Collins Aerospace at our Manchester, Iowa manufacturing location. The position will support senior engineers in a range of activities associated with manufacturing, design review, and production functions. You will be tasked with evaluating and solving everyday manufacturing problems related to design, process, and supplier issues.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical interpretation of drawings and specifications for product.
• Recommend solid engineering solutions for design problems and coordinates implementation with Production Manager and Design Engineering.
• Supports evaluation of production and design changes.
• Analyze and develop justification for capital equipment using sound cost/payback analysis.
• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate equipment needs.
• Identify new approaches that will reduce staffing and capital requirements.
• Aid in eliminating/reducing defects and improve yields.
• Perform root cause analysis and take corrective action to resolve failures, and defects.
• Aid in the development of solutions to difficult technical problems of broad scope with oversight/guidance from peers or managers.
• Implement, and maintain methods and processes in the manufacture of complex sub-assembly and top-level designs.
• Provide technical assistance and training support to floor technicians and operators.
• Maintain documentation in current configuration and oversees accurate change management procedures for all changes to product and processes.
• Resolves conflicts in documentation and process definition.
• Develops complete knowledge of Machines and tools necessary to build, rework, repair product.
• Support producibility projects to reduce support costs.
• Produce, and evaluate Failure Mode Effect Analysis and machine capability studies

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• *Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with 3d Printing
• Laser Cutting
• Experience with Machine Trouble shooting and programming
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience with SAP, Excel & Data Analysis

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
• Innovation

The 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.

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, 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.