Industrial Engineer SME — Lean & Digital Manufacturing Leader

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX invites applications for an onsite Industrial Engineer role supporting Power & Controls across Rockford, Windsor Lock, Phoenix, Charlotte, and West Des Moines sites. The selected candidate will lead training, standardize capacity maturity, and drive enterprise‑level improvements through SAP, Kinaxis, and RCCP processes.

The ideal candidate has a strong IE background, manufacturing operations experience, and proficiency in Lean/SixSigma, Python, and team leadership to mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Industrial Engineering experience

Lean / Six Sigma

Python

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

RTX invites applications for an onsite Industrial Engineer role supporting Power & Controls across Rockford, Windsor Lock, Phoenix, Charlotte, and West Des Moines sites. The selected candidate will lead training, standardize capacity maturity, and drive enterprise‑level improvements through SAP, Kinaxis, and RCCP processes.

The ideal candidate has a strong IE background, manufacturing operations experience, and proficiency in Lean/SixSigma, Python, and team leadership to mentor junior engineers