Principal Industrial Engineer

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The Mod Center IPT is responsible in prototyping and developing product, processes, and work instructions across multiple business units.  Industrial Engineers in the Mod Center get to be on the cutting edge of circuit card and electronics assembly technology - they work cross functionally with the New Product Introduction team, Design, and Value Stream Leaders in their day-to-day to ensure long term performance goals can be met after transition to full rate production.
 

This role will be performed onsite at our Collins location in Cedar Rapids, IA. 

This position may be eligible for relocation

What You Will Do:

The primary responsibility for this position is to apply engineering concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes in manufacturing and service operations. This position will also have responsibilities in the following areas:

• Complex technical problem definition and solution in a manufacturing environment.
• Act as liaison with design engineering on incorporating changes to the designs which improve manufacturability.
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles.
• Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and provide cost benefit analysis by evaluating cost factors and schedules. Plan, execute, and document engineering economic challenges.
• Perform assignments requiring use and application of standard engineering economics and product development principles and techniques.
• Improve facilities layout for manufacturing processes and equipment, taking into account economic factors, process flow, and operator efficiency and comfort.
• Maintain awareness of start-of-the-art technology and the applicability of how it can be leveraged to improve the Companys competitive position in the assigned area.
• Develop solutions to a variety of Industrial Engineering problems of an entry level of complexity.
• Provide engineering economics analysis support on stand-alone product improvement efforts.
• Develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement or address safety concerns with the assistance of a more experienced engineer.
• Basic understanding and application of Industrial Engineer principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• Research new processes, methods, and equipment and make recommendations to achieve continuous improvement in assigned areas of the factory.
• Design, develop, and improve station loading/line balancing.
• Create and maintain a factory staffing plan based on sales demand.
• Be the primary focal point for BGA repair and gauge room processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.  ​

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

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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