Date Posted:

2025-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA35: Decorah, IA 2464 River Road , Decorah, IA, 52101-7596 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Manufacturing Support team at the Collins Aerospace Decorah facility. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Industrial Engineering to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. From tactical problem-solving to strategic planning, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production operations. You will support various manual or automated build and test operations within the Decorah Operations Team.  

 

What You Will Do:

Define and implement technical solutions within a manufacturing environment.

Collaborate with design engineering to integrate changes that enhance manufacturability.

Develop tools to facilitate manufacturing, support process enhancements, and address safety considerations.

Contribute to the advancement of new methodologies, techniques, and standards.

Lead cross-functional studies focused on cost control, reduction, and inventory management using Lean principles.

Determine optimal sequencing of operations, maximizing utilization of facilities and personnel.

Prepare project cost estimates and evaluate cost factors to support decision-making.

Design manufacturing layouts and facilities to improve operational efficiency.

Solve complex problems through data analysis and innovative approaches.

Review product designs for manufacturability, offering technical insights to refine designs.

Innovate new assembly processes and enhance existing methodologies.

Conduct research on emerging processes, methods, and equipment, recommending acquisitions as needed.

Manage medium-complexity cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.

Validate cost requirements against business plans and program expectations.

Estimate project timelines and costs and assist in proposal and presentation preparations.

Implement novel approaches to achieve continuous improvement across engineering disciplines.

Adapt job duties as necessary to meet evolving organizational needs.

 

What You Will Learn:

Enhance your technical skills in a manufacturing environment

Improve your skills in continuous improvement processes

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

Manufacturing experience

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering degree

Continuous Improvement experience

WHAT WE OFFER  

 

BENEFITS  

 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    

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!   

 

This position may be eligible for relocation. 

 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

 

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  

 

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. 

 

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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.

Hired applicants may be 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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