Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Durham, NH is seeking an Industrial Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to enhance process capability and production readiness.

The role requires experience in aerospace manufacturing, AS9100 knowledge, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent with 5+ years' relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, or technical operations.
• Knowledge of IE principles: process analysis, work measurement, capacity analysis, workflow optimization, continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes to optimize safety, quality, delivery, cost, and performance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to analyze workflows, equipment utilization, labor requirements, and production constraints.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for manufacturing process issues and troubleshooting.
• Plan and execute DOE, process studies, and trials to optimize processes.
• Support qualification, validation, and readiness activities for new or modified processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Industrial engineering

Process analysis

Work measurement

Capacity analysis

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Epicor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125 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.

As an Industrial Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting aerospace manufacturing operations by developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance. You will work directly with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other cross‑functional teams to improve process capability, manufacturing flow, productivity, and overall production readiness.

This role may support manufacturing and special processes including aluminum brazing, vacuum brazing, heat treatment, machining, hardware installation, assembly, cleaning, coatings, and product testing. This is an exciting opportunity for a solutions‑oriented engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing operations, analyzing complex processes, and implementing sustainable improvements within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, equipment utilization, labor requirements, and production constraints to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to Operations and Engineering teams for manufacturing process issues, troubleshooting, and production challenges.
• Support the development and implementation of process controls, operating parameters, work instructions, visual standards, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Plan, execute, and document engineering trials, process studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), and other structured evaluations to establish or optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support process qualification, validation, requalification, and manufacturing readiness activities for new or modified processes, equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Analyze process and production data to identify variation, trends, constraints, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing and process‑related issues.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, labor analysis, and production observations to establish and improve manufacturing standards.
• Evaluate production capacity, equipment utilization, staffing requirements, and manufacturing constraints to support operational and business planning.
• Develop and improve manufacturing layouts, material flow, workstation design, and production sequencing to improve safety, ergonomics, efficiency, and throughput.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve production flow, cycle time, work‑in‑process, and overall capacity.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, standard work, 5S, value‑stream mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing metrics and analytical tools used to monitor process performance, capacity, productivity, utilization, and improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering to ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable engineering requirements, customer specifications, AS9100 quality system requirements, Nadcap special process requirements, and internal procedures.
• Support new product introduction, production transitions, work transfers, equipment moves, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Evaluate proposed changes to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, materials, layouts, or workflows and support implementation and validation as required.
• Support new equipment selection, justification, installation, commissioning, and production implementation.
• Facilitate cross‑functional improvement initiatives and Kaizen events focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and process capability.
• Develop business cases and technical justification for manufacturing improvements, equipment investments, automation, tooling, and capacity expansion.
• Document engineering studies, process changes, technical decisions, and improvement results to ensure organizational knowledge is appropriately retained.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required to support manufacturing activities.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, or technical operations within a production environment.
• Experience using industrial engineering principles including process analysis, work measurement, capacity analysis, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, and technical requirements.
• Experience in analyzing technical and operational problems, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

We Prefer

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, interpret, and communicate manufacturing data.
• Experience working in aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting special processes such as aluminum brazing, vacuum brazing, heat treatment, machining, chemical processing, hardware installation, assembly, coatings, or product testing.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, accountability, and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a cross‑functional team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, value‑stream mapping, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, PFMEA, RCCA, statistical process control (SPC), or similar methodologies.
• Knowledge of Nadcap requirements and special process controls, including familiarity with process qualification, documentation, compliance, and audit expectations for applicable special processes.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems, particularly Epicor.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other CAD/layout software.

What We Offer

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

This position is working onsite at Durham - NH Facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.