Industrial Engineering SME: Lead Digital & Lean Improvements (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Engineer to support Power & Controls sites, leading enterprise improvements and mentoring early-career engineers. This onsite role spans Rockford IL, Windsor Locks CT, Phoenix AZ, Charlotte NC, and West Des Moines IA, with relocation assistance provided.

The IE will drive capacity maturity, lean initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with SIOP and master scheduling, using SAP and Kinaxis for simulations and signaling.

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 with SIOP and master scheduling to integrate 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 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.

Skills

Manufacturing operations experience

SAP experience

Industrial Engineering experience

Lean SixSigma

Python

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Basic

Python

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Engineer to support Power & Controls sites, leading enterprise improvements and mentoring early-career engineers. This onsite role spans Rockford IL, Windsor Locks CT, Phoenix AZ, Charlotte NC, and West Des Moines IA, with relocation assistance provided.

The IE will drive capacity maturity, lean initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with SIOP and master scheduling, using SAP and Kinaxis for simulations and signaling.