Industrial Engineer SME

This position is onsite at one of our Power and Controls sites: Rockford, IL; Windsor Lock, CT; Phoenix, AZ; Charlotte, NC; or West Des Moines, IA. Relocation assistance will be provided. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert supporting all Power & Controls (P&C) sites. This Level 4 role is designed for a seasoned Industrial Engineer who excels in technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and driving enterprise-level performance improvements. The Industrial Engineer will act as an indirect working leader for early-career engineers, a key trainer for core processes, and a project manager for strategic initiatives impacting manufacturing performance, digital maturity, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Industrial Engineering (IE) subject matter expert 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 closely with SIOP and master scheduling to integrate Rough Cut Capacity (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 (RTLS, enterprise andon, etc.) 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.
• Modify and optimize Industrial Engineering processes to enhance effectiveness and scalability across the SBU.
• Influence and guide a team of early-career Industrial Engineers to ensure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with site and SBU goals.
• Establish methods to maximize utilization of production facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Collaborate vertically and horizontally across the business to reduce days-to-manufacture, increase throughput, and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Manufacturing operations experience.
• SAP experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering experience.
• Experience using continuous improvement tools including LEAN, ACE, Six Sigma, etc.
• Object-oriented coding experience (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Basic, Python).
• Experience leveraging influencing, interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive results.

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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.