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Date Posted:
2024-08-27Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HIA34: Coralville, IA 2855 Heartland Dr , Coralville, IA, 52241-2733 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteCollins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to join the Manufacturing Support team at the Collins Aerospace Coralville facility. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in industrial engineering to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. From tactical problem-solving to strategic planning, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production operations. You will support various manual build and test operations within the Postwave Operations Team.
This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Coralville, IA.
What YOU Will Do:
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement technical solutions within a manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with design engineering to integrate changes that enhance manufacturability.
- Develop tools to facilitate manufacturing, support process enhancements, and address safety considerations.
- Contribute to the advancement of new methodologies, techniques, and standards.
- Lead cross-functional studies focused on cost control, reduction, and inventory management using Lean principles.
- Determine optimal sequencing of operations, maximizing utilization of facilities and personnel.
- Prepare project cost estimates and evaluate cost factors to support decision-making.
- Design manufacturing layouts and facilities to improve operational efficiency.
- Solve complex problems through data analysis and innovative approaches.
- Review product designs for manufacturability, offering technical insights to refine designs.
- Innovate new assembly processes and enhance existing methodologies.
- Conduct research on emerging processes, methods, and equipment, recommending acquisitions as needed.
- Manage medium-complexity cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
- Validate cost requirements against business plans and program expectations.
- Estimate project timelines and costs and assist in proposal and presentation preparations.
- Implement novel approaches to achieve continuous improvement across engineering disciplines.
- Adapt job duties as necessary to meet evolving organizational needs.
Expectations of the role:
As an industrial engineer in the Postwave area, you'll thrive in an environment that fosters continuous professional development and allows you to make significant contributions to organizational success and operational excellence. Key expectations for the role include:
- Striving continually to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Collaborating effectively with professionals in design, logistics, and management.
- Remaining adaptable and innovative to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Applying previous technical experience to blend technical expertise, analytical skills, and practical knowledge in optimizing processes and systems.
What YOU Will Learn:
During your tenure, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in various areas, equipping you to enhance organizational efficiency and competitiveness effectively, including:
- Master the ability to assess current processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement enhancements to boost productivity and efficiency.
- Gain proficiency in methodologies for continuous improvement, focusing on waste reduction, efficiency enhancement, and driving overall process improvements.
- Develop strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Acquire the ability to adapt to changing environments and integrate industry trends and innovations to maintain competitiveness.
- Learn to lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and inspire team members to achieve collective objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Qualifications We Prefer:
- BS in Industrial Engineering.
- Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong background in Root Cause Analysis.
- Familiarity with SAP systems.
- Experience with CAD software.
- Track record of driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
What We Offer:
- 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
- Eligible for relocation
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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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