Senior Industrial Engineer: Manufacturing Excellence

RTX; 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

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.