Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Collins Aerospace; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Manufacturing Support team onsite. You will apply industrial engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and optimize production operations across multiple product lines with a focus on sensors and fire protection.

You will define technical solutions, collaborate with design engineering, lead cost-control initiatives, and manage medium-complexity projects with timelines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in driving process enhancements and operational efficiency through continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical solutions, tools, and manufacturing layouts to enhance efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability and refine product designs through technical insights.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost control, inventory management, and Lean principles to drive process improvement.
• Solve complex problems and innovate new assembly processes through data analysis, research, and emerging methodologies.
• Manage medium-complexity projects, estimate timelines and costs, and validate cost requirements to support decision-making.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

CAD

PLC interfaces

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Manufacturing Support team onsite. You will apply industrial engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and optimize production operations across multiple product lines with a focus on sensors and fire protection.

You will define technical solutions, collaborate with design engineering, lead cost-control initiatives, and manage medium-complexity projects with timelines and