Industrial Engineer III: Lean Process Optimization

Collins Aerospace; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Colorado Springs is seeking an Industrial Engineer III to analyze, design, and optimize production systems to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and ensure safe operations onsite. You will apply lean methodologies, conduct time studies, and lead cross-functional process improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role requires STEM degree and 5+ years experience, U.S. citizenship, and proficiency with Excel, Minitab, and MES.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program/contract information.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, and time study techniques.
• Experience with data analysis tools and manufacturing software (Excel, Minitab, MES).

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement processes, equipment, fixtures, routings, tooling and standard work for production lines.
• Evaluate and adjust manufacturing processes using time studies, workflow analysis, and data modeling.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Design and optimize workstation layouts, material flow, and equipment/labor utilization.
• Lead Lean, CORE and Kaizen initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct capacity analysis, production planning, and labor/equipment studies.
• Lead new product introduction by developing efficient manufacturing processes.
• Develop production models, time standards and data-driven insights for planning.
• Monitor safety, ergonomics and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Mentor junior industrial engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time study

Data analysis

MES

Excel

Minitab

Manufacturing software

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Education

B.S. in STEM fields

Tools

CAD tools

SAP

Ergonomic analysis tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Colorado Springs is seeking an Industrial Engineer III to analyze, design, and optimize production systems to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and ensure safe operations onsite. You will apply lean methodologies, conduct time studies, and lead cross-functional process improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role requires STEM degree and 5+ years experience, U.S. citizenship, and proficiency with Excel, Minitab, and MES.