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Collins Aerospace · 1 week ago

Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer to join their team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The engineer will oversee manufacturing operations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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)

Qualification

Aerospace manufacturing experienceElectronics assembly processesProcess optimizationLean/Six Sigma certificationSolidworksCADSAPERP systemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

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!