Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Troy (OH); 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) plan with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Troy, OH is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace wheel and brake production, drive continuous improvement, and advance digital transformation.

You will analyze operations, develop layouts, and partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve throughput, quality, and cost while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing data analysis and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, ERP/MRP systems, and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace wheel and brake products to improve output, productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Maintain and control labor/set-up/machine standard hours and work center configurations in SAP.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, value stream mapping, and work measurement analyses.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing CORE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput, cycle times, and product lead times.
• Monitor and analyze machine utilization to identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans that enhance equipment efficiency, increase capacity, and maximize productivity.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing layouts, workflows, and capacity models.
• Support production planning activities through capacity analysis and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve production challenges.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Participate in new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality systems, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Evaluate current workflows and recommend AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, quality, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Support development of digital dashboards, automated reporting systems, and intelligent workflow tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power Automate

Job description

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.

Collins Aerospace, Troy OH, is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer to support the manufacturing, continuous improvement, and digital transformation of aerospace wheel and brake manufacturing. This role will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, increasing production throughput, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace wheel and brake products to improve output, productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Maintain and control labor/set-up/machine standard hours and work center configurations in SAP.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, value stream mapping, and work measurement analyses.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing CORE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput, cycle times, and product lead times.
• Monitor and analyze machine utilization to identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans that enhance equipment efficiency, increase capacity, and maximize productivity.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing layouts, workflows, and capacity models.
• Support production planning activities through capacity analysis and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve production challenges.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Participate in new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality systems, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Evaluate current workflows and recommend AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, quality, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Support development of digital dashboards, automated reporting systems, and intelligent workflow tools.

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 with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing data analysis and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, ERP/MRP systems, and statistical analysis tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, or highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, or other analytics and automation tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with MES such as Solumina G8, or similar platforms.

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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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