Industrial Engineer II – Site Transformation

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to join the onsite team in Burnsville, MN. You will collaborate with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, and management to optimize layout, capacity, and processes, while advancing standard work and cross-functional projects.

Located in Burnsville, this role emphasizes lean manufacturing, data-driven improvement, and cost-benefit analyses. A University Degree is typically required, with opportunities to lead projects and apply

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Experience leading a project, data collection, analysis, and visualization techniques, lean principles application including process flow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and arrangement of machines and work centers within plant facilities to ensure a more efficient and productive layout.
• Evaluate existing capacity of machines and work centers to meet current and future demands efficiently.
• Identify process improvement opportunities using analysis, modeling, benchmarking, research, etc.
• Provide measurable input into the sequence of operations and work instructions
• Develop and improve standard work.
• Contribute to plans for allocation of resources, material and personnel to establish maximum utilization.
• Prepare cost estimates and cost benefit analysis to validate cost against pertinent business plans and program expectations.
• Manage medium-complexity cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Adapt job duties as necessary to meet evolving organizational needs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data collection

Root cause analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree (related field)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-26

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

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 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

The Industrial Engineer II offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork, collaborating closely with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations. Located onsite in Burnsville, MN, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about Industrial Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Participate in the design and arrangement of machines and work centers within plant facilities to ensure a more efficient and productive layout.
• Evaluate existing capacity of machines and work centers to meet current and future demands efficiently.
• Identify process improvement opportunities using analysis, modeling, benchmarking, research, etc.
• Provide measurable input into the sequence of operations and work instructions
• Develop and improve standard work.
• Contribute to plans for allocation of resources, material and personnel to establish maximum utilization.
• Prepare cost estimates and cost benefit analysis to validate cost against pertinent business plans and program expectations.
• Manage medium-complexity cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Adapt job duties as necessary to meet evolving organizational needs.

What You Will Learn

• Become familiar with Collins Aerospace products, lean manufacturing objectives, and state of the art manufacturing techniques
• Enhance your technical skills in a manufacturing environment
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve shared goals

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 or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading a project
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization techniques
• Practical experience implementing lean principles, including process flow optimization
• Process flow optimization
• Problem solving/root cause analysis
• Cost benefit analysis
• Manufacturing lead time analysis
• Station loading/line balancing
• Staffing planning
• Capacity analysis
• Standard work documentation
• Statistical Process Control tools
• AutoCAD and 3D modeling

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

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your 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.

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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