Industrial Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer to join our Civil Space Manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the production of complex space hardware—including life‑support equipment and other mission‑critical assemblies for civil space programs. You’ll drive efficiency, quality, and throughput across manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. U.S. citizenship is required to access classified information under this program/contract.

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and production layouts for space hardware assembly and test.
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis, and throughput modeling to identify productivity‑improvement opportunities.
• Lead waste‑reduction and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Analyze nonconformances and support root‑cause and corrective‑action activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Use digital manufacturing tools to drive data‑based decision making.
• Utilize the CORE methodology to drive operational excellence, acting as the CORE domain focal for Civil Space in the WLOX location.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a production or assembly environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in process modeling, data analysis, and problem‑solving tools.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life, disability, and optional extended coverage including pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Parental leave, adoption benefits, and fertility support (Ovia Health).
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions and wellness incentives.
• Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.