Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Analytics (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. The Manufacturing Analytics Engineer bridges factory operations, automation systems, and data analytics to drive performance, visibility, and continuous improvement. This role designs and delivers dashboards, reports, and data pipelines while partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and DT teams to mature factory automation and digital manufacturing capabilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable on the shop floor and in data tools—someone who can translate raw manufacturing data into actionable insights and scalable solutions.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC systems
Experience with MES platforms (e.g., Solumina)
Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar factory automation software
Background in manufacturing environments
Familiarity with test equipment and the ability to understand and interface with production machinery

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Analytics & Reporting Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and automated reports for manufacturing KPIs (OEE, downtime, throughput, quality, scrap, cycle time, etc.)
Transform data from factory systems (PLC, SCADA, MES, historians) into reliable, analytics-ready datasets
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across reporting solutions
Support operations and leadership with timely insights and root-cause analysis
Factory Automation & Digital Maturity Partner with controls, manufacturing, and DT teams to mature automation and data infrastructure
Enable connectivity between automation systems and enterprise analytics platforms
Standardize data models, metrics, and reporting approaches across lines, cells, or sites
Support Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives and roadmap execution
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities using data-driven analysis
Support Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives with quantitative insights
Develop scalable analytics solutions that reduce manual reporting and improve decision-making speed
Collaboration & Enablement Act as a translator between manufacturing, automation, and data teams
Train end users on dashboards, metrics, and self-service analytics tools
Document solutions, standards, and best practices

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