Industrial Engineer II (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

 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 Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. Industrial Engineer II plays a key role in driving operational performance across the organization. This position partners closely with senior leadership, program management, technical experts, and functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance cost, schedule, and efficiency. The Industrial Engineer II will contribute to studies focused on cost control, cost reduction, lead-time reduction, and production system enhancements. This role also provides direct support on the shop floor, including capacity planning, variation analysis, productivity improvement, and manufacturing cell design. This position is onsite in Des Moines, Iowa.

Apply lean tools and methodologies to identify waste, improve throughput, and enhance overall manufacturing performance Work cross‑functionally to support site‑level improvement targets and achieve macro plan milestones Collaborate across all levels of the business to reduce days-to-manufacture, increase efficiency, and improve flow Develop and optimize methods for effective utilization of production facilities, equipment, and personnel Support data‑driven decision-making through analysis of processes, capacity, variation, and performance metrics Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen manufacturing systems and standard work Travel up to 5%.

You must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field Experience in Manufacturing operations environment.

We Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline Industrial Engineering experience Experience using continuous improvement tools such as Lean, CORE, Six Sigma Object‑oriented programming experience (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Basic, Python, R) SAP experience Strong influencing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills What We Offer 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