Industrial Engineer SME

ISU Research Park; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in West Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead and mentor a team of early-career engineers within the Power & Controls unit. You will drive capacity planning, standardization, and enterprise-wide performance improvements across multiple sites using SAP, Kinaxis, and lean methodologies.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of manufacturing experience, strong technical leadership, and demonstrated success in digital manufacturing initiatives, RCCP

Qualifications

• Manufacturing operations experience required.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a related field; relevant experience counts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IE SME and trainer for all Power & Controls IE units.
• Lead standardization and improvement of machine capacity maturity.
• Integrate RCCP with SIOP and master scheduling; ensure SAP/Kinaxis signaling for simulations.
• Provide CORE engagement support; travel across P&C sites for events.
• Drive digital and advanced manufacturing initiatives from implementation to data-driven improvements.
• Utilize lean tools to minimize waste and improve performance.
• Modify and optimize IE processes for scalability across the SBU.
• Guide early-career IEs to complete initiatives on time and within scope.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Visual Studio

Visual Basic

Python

Job description

Location: West Des Moines, IA | Multiple Locations

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.

The Power & Controls SBU is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert supporting all P&C sites. This Level 4 role is designed for a seasoned IE who excels in technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and driving enterprise-level performance improvements. The Industrial Engineer will act as an indirect working leader for early-career engineers, a key trainer for core processes, and a project manager for strategic initiatives impacting manufacturing performance, digital maturity, and operational excellence.

This position is onsite at one of our Power and Controls sites:

Rockford - IL or Windsor Lock - CT , or Phoenix - AZ, or Charlotte - NC , or West Des Moines - IA

Relocation assistance will be provided

What You Will Do

• Serve as the IE SME and lead trainer for all Power & Controls Industrial Engineers, including SAP problem-solving, capacity tool ownership, and skill matrix maturity advancement.


• Lead standardization and improvement of machine capacity maturity across all P&C sites.


• Partner closely with SIOP and master scheduling to integrate Rough Cut Capacity (RCCP) processes and ensure accurate signaling for schedule simulations through SAP and Kinaxis.


• Provide CORE engagement support, including travel across P&C sites to lead improvement events and mentor new event leaders.


• Drive and transition digital and advanced manufacturing initiatives (RTLS, enterprise andon, etc.) from implementation to leveraging data for performance improvements and enhanced operational visualization.


• Utilize lean tools and methodologies to minimize waste and drive measurable performance improvements across manufacturing processes.


• Modify and optimize Industrial Engineering processes to enhance effectiveness and scalability across the SBU.


• Influence and guide a team of early-career Industrial Engineers to ensure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with site and SBU goals.


• Establish methods to maximize utilization of production facilities, equipment, and personnel.


• Collaborate vertically and horizontally across the business to reduce days-to-manufacture, increase throughput, and improve efficiency.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

• Manufacturing operations experience


• SAP experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using continuous improvement tools including LEAN, ACE, SixSigma, etc.


• Object oriented coding experience e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Basic, Python.


• Experience leveraging influencing, interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to drive results.