Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

2026-11-06

United States of America

US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• 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

• Working towards a BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CORE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience or knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with Solidworks or other 3D Modeling software.
• Experience with Python, VBA, or other programming languages.
• Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work

None/Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to support top-level assembly operations and drive manufacturing excellence in a high-volume production environment. This role focuses on process development, standard work, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process control while partnering closely with production and cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys applying core Industrial Engineering principles to improve manufacturing performance while gaining exposure to advanced production technologies and equipment support.

This is an onsite role in Coralville, IA and may be eligible for relocation.

• →Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and assembly methods.
• →Create and maintain work instructions, standard work, and process control documentation from engineering drawings and technical data.
• →Conduct time studies, capacity assessments, and productivity analyses to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• →Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects, non-conformances, and process deviations.
• →Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and waste reduction.
• →Support floor layout, work sequencing, material flow, and ergonomic improvements.
• →Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• →Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and manufacturing personnel.
• →Support manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixture improvements, including opportunities to leverage 3D printing and automation technologies.

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