Collins Aerospace
Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Position: Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (HIA32: 400 Collins Rd NE, 52498-0505 USA)
Date Posted: 2025-12-05
Country: United States
Position Role Type: Onsite
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
The Datalinks integrated product team is seeking a driven individual to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This engineer will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of portions of our manufacturing line as well as take a lead role in continuous improvement initiatives.
This Industrial Engineer will provide technical support to Operations for aerospace electronics manufacturing processes, including circuit card assembly, electronic sub‑assemblies, and top‑level radio integration. The role drives process improvements, supports daily production needs, and partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure safe, predictable, and efficient build processes that meet cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
What You Will Do
Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing process documentation including standard work, process flows, layouts, and work instructions
Perform labor time studies, capacity modeling, and bottleneck analysis to support staffing plans, factory readiness, and production rate increases
Lead and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities using structured problem‑solving tools and data analysis
Monitor performance metrics (yield, defects, productivity, cycle time) to identify improvement opportunities across CCA, sub‑assembly, and radio‑level production
Partner with design engineering to drive design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) improvements and ensure manufacturing requirements are incorporated into new designs and changes
Support capital equipment planning, evaluation, and implementation for electronics manufacturing processes (e.g., soldering, reflow, AOI, coating)
Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and electronics standards (e.g., AS9100, IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001)
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience in an aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability electronics manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of electronics assembly processes (SMT, hand solder, reflow, sub‑assembly build, adhesives, conformal coatings)
Demonstrated proficiency in time studies, capacity analysis, and process optimization
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Experience in Solidworks, CAD, or similar programs
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience supporting factory operations in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
What We Offer Benefits
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
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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
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.
Salary Range: 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD.
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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Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (HIA32: 400 Collins Rd NE, 52498-0505 USA)
Date Posted: 2025-12-05
Country: United States
Position Role Type: Onsite
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
The Datalinks integrated product team is seeking a driven individual to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This engineer will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of portions of our manufacturing line as well as take a lead role in continuous improvement initiatives.
This Industrial Engineer will provide technical support to Operations for aerospace electronics manufacturing processes, including circuit card assembly, electronic sub‑assemblies, and top‑level radio integration. The role drives process improvements, supports daily production needs, and partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure safe, predictable, and efficient build processes that meet cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
What You Will Do
Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing process documentation including standard work, process flows, layouts, and work instructions
Perform labor time studies, capacity modeling, and bottleneck analysis to support staffing plans, factory readiness, and production rate increases
Lead and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities using structured problem‑solving tools and data analysis
Monitor performance metrics (yield, defects, productivity, cycle time) to identify improvement opportunities across CCA, sub‑assembly, and radio‑level production
Partner with design engineering to drive design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) improvements and ensure manufacturing requirements are incorporated into new designs and changes
Support capital equipment planning, evaluation, and implementation for electronics manufacturing processes (e.g., soldering, reflow, AOI, coating)
Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and electronics standards (e.g., AS9100, IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001)
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience in an aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability electronics manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of electronics assembly processes (SMT, hand solder, reflow, sub‑assembly build, adhesives, conformal coatings)
Demonstrated proficiency in time studies, capacity analysis, and process optimization
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Experience in Solidworks, CAD, or similar programs
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience supporting factory operations in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
What We Offer Benefits
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
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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
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.
Salary Range: 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD.
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.
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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