Industrial Engineering Manager (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is hiring an Industrial Engineering Manager to support our Coralville manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for providing technical support to Operations by improving and enabling efficient manufacturing flow through established industrial engineering practices. This role will drive optimization of production processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality across key programs including THAAD, HF Communications, TCTS2 and TCN. This role serves as the primary FOD focal point and is accountable for continuous process and quality improvements, as well as ensuring a safe and productive work environment for a team of more than 30 production employees. The position also supports new product transitions through effective project management and structured continuous improvement initiatives. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong self‑motivation, collaboration skills, and experience in electronics manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, and CORE, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies. This is an onsite role in Coralville, IA and is eligible for relocation.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience
- CORE/Lean/Six Sigma experience
- Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis experience
- Understating of SAP
- Experience in SolidWorks / CAD
- Experience with continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering or similar technical discipline
- Experience with New Product and/or New Equipment integration
- Experience supporting Work Transfers
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in defining and resolving complex manufacturing challenges, serving as the key interface with design engineering to drive design-for-manufacturability improvements.
- Develop and implement advanced tools, methods, and systems that enhance manufacturing performance, support process optimization, and mitigate safety risks.
- Contributes to the creation and refinement of innovative engineering concepts, techniques, and standards that strengthen overall operational capability.
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on cost control, cost reduction, and inventory optimization through application of Lean methodologies, employing creative problem-solving techniques to address broad operational issues.
- Establish efficient production process flows, determine optimal sequencing of operations, and define methods that maximize utilization of manufacturing equipment, resources, and workforce.
- Generate and analyze cost estimates for proposed projects and incorporate cost considerations into engineering decisions and evaluations.
- Plan and design manufacturing layouts, facilities, and equipment configurations that support streamlined production and long‑term operational efficiency.
- Evaluate product designs for manufacturability, providing expert technical recommendations to resolve design gaps and ensure robust producibility.
- Define, develop, and refine new assembly processes while continuously improving existing processes to support quality, efficiency, and performance goals.
- Conduct research into emerging processes, technologies, and equipment, delivering data‑driven recommendations for investment and implementation.
- Prepare cost and schedule estimates and contribute to proposal development, technical presentations, and strategic planning activities.
- Establish advanced approaches, methodologies, and techniques that support continuous improvement across engineering and operational disciplines.
- Work closely with VSLs to resolve program issues, manage schedules, and ensure objectives are met.
- Network with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure customer commitments are met.
- Support gate review processes and other high-level program responsibilities.
- Applying previous technical experience to blend technical expertise, analytical skills, and practical knowledge in optimizing processes and systems.
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
- Relocation Assistance
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
