Manufacturing Data Analytics Engineer Job Cedar Rapids area,Iowa USA,IT/Tech

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Manufacturing Data Analytics Engineer

What You Will Do:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics solutions for manufacturing operations.
Analyze large, complex production datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Develop predictive and diagnostic models focused on manufacturing flow, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to translate business challenges into analytical requirements and solutions.
Build dashboards, automation, and self-service tools to support real-time decision-making.
Create and maintain data pipelines, data validation checks, and documentation.
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and promote analytics best practices.
Support strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, factory automation, and process optimization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with 5+ years).
Strong proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, or similar.
Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, etc.).
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and factory performance metrics.
Experience developing predictive or statistical models.
Demonstrated ability to lead analytics projects from concept through deployment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with cloud data environments (Azure, AWS) or data engineering frameworks.
Background in electronics, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with Lean, SPC for manufacturing operations, or process optimization methodologies (non-quality-driven).
Experience with MES, ERP, or factory automation systems.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Can Expect:

This role offers the opportunity to shape how analytics influence and transform our manufacturing operations. You’ll work with modern tools and drive initiatives that directly impact productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness across the organization.

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, 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!

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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