Senior Analyst, Logistics Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking an Industrial Engineer to scale up and improve processes in Logistics. You will collaborate across Design Engineering, Program Office, Operations, and Quality Engineering to meet milestones and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires data-driven problem solving, manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives while maintaining project timelines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Continuous improvement / Root Cause Analysis experience
• Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Utilize data mining and analysis to leverage past lessons and incorporate improvements on new products
• Drive projects pertaining to process automation
• Ability to drive small to medium scale projects to completion
• Design tooling and fixtures for production, and adapt machine or equipment design to production conditions
• Layout for logistics area and materials handling
• Provides guidance to design on drawing, prints, schematics, and BOMs
• Implement statistical process control
• Detailed technical report completion and technical presentations
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement activities
• Buy equipment and material related to logistics
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Data mining and analysis

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Education

University Degree

Tools

SAP CAD

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 candidate will be responsible for the scale up and improvement of processes in Logistics. This includes cross functional collaboration with various organizational functions (Design Engineering, Program Office, Operations, Quality Engineering, Etc.) to ensure project milestones are achieved. The desired individual will be able to balance needs while providing solutions to ensure targets and performance requirements are met. The Industrial Engineer will also identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, typically aimed at improving product performance, reducing product and process variation, and product cost. They will provide cross functional leadership and work directly with all levels of staff from the production floor to senior leadership to ensure products meet all necessary quality standards while still maintaining program milestones

To be successful in this role the candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills, being able to effectively prioritize to meet deadlines. The candidate must excel at critical thinking and problem solving, being able to apply their engineering skills to solve complex issues, while working under limited direction. Adaptability and being able to rapidly shift gears is critical in this role. The candidate should have good communication skills and be a team player.

What You Will Do:

• Utilize data mining and analysis to leverage past lessons and incorporate improvements on new products
• Drive projects pertaining to process automation
• Ability to drive small to medium scale projects to completion
• Design tooling and fixtures for production, and adapt machine or equipment design to production conditions
• Layout for logistics area and materials handling
• Provides guidance to design on drawing, prints, schematics, and BOMs
• Implement statistical process control
• Detailed technical report completion and technical presentations
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement activities
• Buy equipment and material related to logistics
• Complete other duties as assigned

What You Will Learn:

• Enhance your skills while you create, maintain, and update routings, manufacturing procedures and technical documentation
• Improve on your root cause and continuous improvement skills

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
• Continuous improvement / Root Cause Analysis experience
• Manufacturing experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with SAP CAD
• Logistics experience
• Project management experience
• Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Experience in the Aviation industry

What We Offer Benefits:

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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.

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.

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.

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.