Sr. Eng. Industrial Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-MANCHESTER-185 ~ 901 S 10th St ~ S 10TH

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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 Sr. Eng. Industrial Engineer based in our Manchester, Iowa manufacturing site will plan, design, and execute activities that are directly related to the physical creation of RTX products and the functional operation of RTX facilities. This role will be tasked with evaluating and solving everyday manufacturing problems related to design, manufacturing processes, and supplier issues. It will work closely with workers engaged in product development, completions, measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability. This site will be heavily involved in the manufacture of electronic assemblies.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical interpretation of drawings and specifications for product and provide assistance and training support to technicians and operators.

• Plan sequence of operations, procedures, and standard work documentation for the manufacturing environment.

• Create and maintain Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for products assigned.

• Recommend solid engineering solutions for design problems and coordinates implementation with Program Office and Design Engineering.

• Supports evaluation of production and design changes.

• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate equipment needs. Identify new approaches that will reduce staffing and capital requirements.

• Aid in eliminating/reducing defects and improve yields. Perform root cause analysis and take corrective action to resolve failures, and defects.

• Lead in the development of solutions to difficult technical problems of broad scope with little to no supervision.

• Lead events associated with Kaizen and lean principles.

• Implement, and maintain methods and processes in the manufacture of complex sub-assembly and top-level designs.

• Maintain documentation in current configuration and oversees accurate change management procedures for all changes to product and processes. Resolves conflicts in documentation and process definition.

• Develops complete knowledge of Machines and tools necessary to build, rework, repair product.

• Support producibility projects to reduce support costs.

• Oversees the planning and implementation of capital equipment through production release as well as continued support of capital equipment.

• Creates waivers as needed to support design and production functions

• Conducts research to evaluate potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training to ensure the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow

• Provide guidance to lower level professional and technical staff

• Review, creates, develops analytical input to documents, such as proposals or other operation procedures, to support studies pertaining to cost control, productive involvement, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems

• Support, update, develop and maintain the layout of production floor space to establish maximum utilization of equipment.

What You Will Learn:

• Sharpen your skills in lean manufacturing

• Grow your skills in a fast paced manufacturing facility

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.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites

• Experience with SolidWorks

• Experience with 3d Printing,

• Experience with SAP, Excel & Data Analysis

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 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! 

May be eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​ 

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: 

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.  

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.   

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.   

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day! 

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.

The 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.

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.

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.

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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