Industrial Engineer II (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly/hire

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring an Industrial Engineer II to drive manufacturing performance. You will partner with leadership, program management, and shop floor teams to implement cost, schedule, and efficiency improvements.

The role emphasizes lean tools, data‑driven decision making, capacity planning, and continuous improvement across production facilities. Travel up to 5% is expected; onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in Manufacturing operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply lean tools and methodologies to identify waste, improve throughput, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Work cross‑functionally to support site‑level improvement targets and achieve macro plan milestones.
• Collaborate across all levels of the business to reduce days-to-manufacture, increase efficiency, and improve flow.
• Develop and optimize methods for effective utilization of production facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Support data‑driven decision‑making through analysis of processes, capacity, variation, and performance metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen manufacturing systems and standard work.
• Travel up to 5%.

Skills

Lean tools

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Visual Studio

Python

SAP

Visual Basic

Job description

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

Date Posted: 2026-07-30

Country: United States of America

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

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.

Industrial Engineer II

Industrial Engineer II plays a key role in driving operational performance across the organization. This position partners closely with senior leadership, program management, technical experts, and functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance cost, schedule, and efficiency. The Industrial Engineer II will contribute to studies focused on cost control, cost reduction, lead-time reduction, and production system enhancements. This role also provides direct support on the shop floor, including capacity planning, variation analysis, productivity improvement, and manufacturing cell design.

This position is onsite in Des Moines, Iowa.

What You Will Do

• Apply lean tools and methodologies to identify waste, improve throughput, and enhance overall manufacturing performance
• Work cross‑functionally to support site‑level improvement targets and achieve macro plan milestones
• Collaborate across all levels of the business to reduce days-to-manufacture, increase efficiency, and improve flow
• Develop and optimize methods for effective utilization of production facilities, equipment, and personnel
• Support data‑driven decision‑making through analysis of processes, capacity, variation, and performance metrics
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen manufacturing systems and standard work
• Travel up to 5%.

Qualifications You must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience in Manufacturing operations environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline
• Industrial Engineering experience
• Experience using continuous improvement tools such as Lean, CORE, Six Sigma
• Object‑oriented programming experience (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Basic, Python, R)
• SAP experience
• Strong influencing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving 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, additional life 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, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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 from inception to 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, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

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

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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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