Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX, an aerospace and defense leader, seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to enhance high-volume assembly operations in Coralville, IA. You will develop processes, lead continuous improvement, and mentor engineers while partnering with production and quality teams.

This on-site role offers exposure to advanced production tech, 3D printing, and automation, with relocation potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Preferred: BS in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or similar; knowledge of electronics manufacturing; familiarity with CORE, Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC/DOE tools.
• Experience with RTX projects, programs or systems and ability to apply improvements in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and assembly methods.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard work, and process control documentation from engineering drawings and data.
• Conduct time studies, capacity assessments, and productivity analyses to drive efficiency and cost reductions.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects and deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on safety, quality, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Support floor layout, material flow, and ergonomic improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and staff.
• Support equipment, tooling, and fixture improvements, including 3D printing and automation.

Skills

Time studies

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical methods

SolidWorks

Python

VBA

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D Modeling software

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 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to support top-level assembly operations and drive manufacturing excellence in a high-volume production environment. This role focuses on process development, standard work, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process control while partnering closely with production and cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys applying core Industrial Engineering principles to improve manufacturing performance while gaining exposure to advanced production technologies and equipment support. This is an onsite role in Coralville, IA and may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and assembly methods.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard work, and process control documentation from engineering drawings and technical data.
• Conduct time studies, capacity assessments, and productivity analyses to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects, non-conformances, and process deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Support floor layout, work sequencing, material flow, and ergonomic improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and manufacturing personnel.
• Support manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixture improvements, including opportunities to leverage 3D printing and automation technologies.

Qualifications

You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

We Prefer

• Working towards a BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CORE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience or knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with Solidworks or other 3D Modeling software.
• Experience with Python, VBA, or other programming languages.
• Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

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
• Relocation assistance
• And more!

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

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 guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, 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.

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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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.