Sr. Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Systems; Onsite

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Location:

250 Knotter Dr, Cheshire, CT

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Sr. Industrial Engineer to join the Industrial Engineering Team in Cheshire, CT. The role is onsite and focuses on implementing new technologies, automation opportunities, and digital manufacturing solutions that support the site’s Industry
4.0 roadmap and improve operational performance.

• Identify and implement new technologies, automation opportunities, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to improve schedule performance, productivity, cost, flow, and first‑time quality through Lean, data analytics, and continuous improvement methods.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to identify, quantify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities across production processes and supporting systems.
• Evaluate production routings, work methods, process sequences, and standards to improve efficiency, reduce variation, and maximize utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Support the expanded use and continuous improvement of Soluminai Series (MES) to strengthen digital work instructions, routing execution, production traceability, and overall shop floor execution processes.
• Support equipment connectivity and real‑time production visibility with digital solutions.
• Develop and recommend facility and equipment layouts and investments to meet product delivery and cost targets.
• Drive program engagement, project closure, and ensure results are being achieved.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with an advanced degree).
• U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Understanding of labor planning, process flow, capacity analysis, routing, standard work, and bottleneck identification.
• Experience with MES, ERP, or digital manufacturing systems;
  Solumina and SAP experience preferred.

• Experience with continuous improvement tools including Lean, CORE, Six Sigma, etc.
• Software/data science and analytics experience (PowerBI, SQL, Snowflake, Python, R).
• Software development and automation experience (MS Power Apps, MS Power Automate, Ignition, etc.).
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to influence indirectly, excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly‑hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life, disability, and optional insurance coverages.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions.
• Wellness program and virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.
• Additional optional coverages as available.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.