Industrial Engineer II

Collins Aerospace; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation for new hires

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an Industrial Engineer II to drive manufacturing efficiency, optimize workflows, and advance continuous improvement across our operations. This role focuses on process analysis, layout optimization, and lean methodologies to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities include time studies, bottleneck analysis, and designing factory layouts with DraftSight or AutoCAD to improve production flow. Collaboration across teams will be essential.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 2+ years experience or advanced degree with 2+ years experience.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to apply data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production workflows, facility layouts, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
• Perform time studies, bottleneck analysis, capacity assessments and ergonomic evaluations.
• Identify waste and non-value-added activities; improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, and standard work documentation.
• Design and optimize factory layouts using DraftSight or AutoCAD to enhance production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and methodologies.

Skills

STEM degree + experience

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

STEM degree with minimum 2 years experience

Advanced degree + 2 years experience

4 years experience without degree

Tools

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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 information under this program/contract.

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer II to drive manufacturing efficiency, optimize workflows and advance continuous improvement across our operations. This role will focus on process analysis, layout optimization, and the implementation of lean methodologies to enhance productivity and performance.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze production workflows, facility layouts, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
• Perform time studies, bottleneck analysis, capacity assessments and ergonomic evaluations.
• Identify waste and non-value-added activities; improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, and standard work documentation.
• Design and optimize factory layouts using DraftSight or AutoCAD to enhance production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and methodologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations with a minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum 2 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience may be acceptable
• Manufacturing experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certification or practical knowledge in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and process optimization principles

• Proficiency in DraftSight, AutoCAD, or equivalent software

• Problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons,childand elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

May be eligible for relocation.

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products frominceptionto delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity,qualityand efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace,aRTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensiveportfolioandexpertiseto solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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