Vanes Shop Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k) match

flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Industrial Engineer to study requirements and optimize labor, equipment, and facilities to meet production demand. You will analyze capacity, drive OEE improvements, and lead Lean projects across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven productivity gains, standard work development, and implementation of manufacturing best practices in a high-tech environment. U.S. citizenship is required for government contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience applying industrial engineering principles within a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Study product requirements and determine labor, equipment, tooling, and facility requirements needed to support production demands.
• Conduct machine capacity analyses and identify, develop, and implement initiatives that improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and operational performance.
• Develop methods to increase productivity, maximize manufacturing efficiency, and optimize workforce utilization.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kaizen events, waste reduction activities, and process optimization projects.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, modeling, benchmarking, and operational assessments.
• Design and improve factory layouts, material flow, workstation configurations, and manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and safety.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work, labor standards, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices.
• Conduct studies related to productivity, capacity planning, cost reduction, inventory management, and resource utilization.
• Evaluate the impact of product design changes, schedule fluctuations, capacity constraints, and business requirements on manufacturing performance.
• Provide recommendations supporting capital investments, manufacturing technology implementation, and long-range capacity planning.
• Contribute to the development and execution of operational plans that improve manufacturing performance and support business objectives.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, workflow design, and industrial engineering practices.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects involving Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Program Management.
• Drive sustainable solutions through effective project execution, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
• Mentor and share best practices with other team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial engineering principles

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Power BI

Job description

What You Will Do

• Study product requirements and determine labor, equipment, tooling, and facility requirements needed to support production demands.
• Conduct machine capacity analyses and identify, develop, and implement initiatives that improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and operational performance.
• Develop methods to increase productivity, maximize manufacturing efficiency, and optimize workforce utilization.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kaizen events, waste reduction activities, and process optimization projects.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, modeling, benchmarking, and operational assessments.
• Design and improve factory layouts, material flow, workstation configurations, and manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and safety.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work, labor standards, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices.
• Conduct studies related to productivity, capacity planning, cost reduction, inventory management, and resource utilization.
• Evaluate the impact of product design changes, schedule fluctuations, capacity constraints, and business requirements on manufacturing performance.
• Provide recommendations supporting capital investments, manufacturing technology implementation, and long-range capacity planning.
• Contribute to the development and execution of operational plans that improve manufacturing performance and support business objectives.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, workflow design, and industrial engineering practices.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects involving Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Program Management.
• Drive sustainable solutions through effective project execution, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
• Mentor and share best practices with other team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience applying industrial engineering principles within a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineers, technicians, operators, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• US Citizenship is required due to government contracts.

Qualifications we Prefer

• Experience in aerospace, high-volume manufacturing, precision machining, assembly, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with capacity planning, factory modeling, labor analysis, and production system optimization.
• Understanding of capital acquisition processes and manufacturing technology implementation.
• Experience leading improvement initiatives with measurable operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and execute projects across functional organizations.

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-11-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

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

Benefits:

• 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
• holidays

Some benefits may be 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.

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 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.