Industrial Engineer III

Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace and marine defense technology.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer serves as a technical leader and strategic partner in driving operational excellence across the business.

This role interfaces with senior leadership, program management, and cross-functional technical teams to lead high-impact initiatives focused on cost reduction, lead-time improvement, capacity optimization, and manufacturing system efficiency.

In addition to executing advanced industrial engineering studies, the Industrial Engineer III provides expert-level shop floor support, mentors junior engineers, and influences long-term process and factory strategies. This role is expected to lead complex projects, champion continuous improvement, and proactively identify opportunities that improve performance, productivity, and competitiveness.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

• Lead complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives utilizing advanced lean methodologies to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
• Drive site-level performance strategy in alignment with macro plans, partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure execution and measurable impact.
• Analyze and optimize production flow, capacity, labor utilization, and facility layout to enable long-term growth and efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for continuous improvement tools and industrial engineering practices, guiding teams in problem-solving and structured root-cause analysis.
• Develop and implement advanced production models, time standards, and data-driven insights that inform operational and capital planning decisions.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior industrial engineers, promoting capability development and consistent application of best practices.
• Collaborate vertically and horizontally across the organization to build alignment, influence decisions, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, including automation opportunities, advanced analytics, and integration of modern manufacturing technologies.

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean, CORE, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience with ERP systems.

• Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong analytical capability with experience in object-oriented programming (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Basic, Python).
• SAP experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Strong communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and strategic problem-solving skills.

• 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…