Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. The Datalinks integrated product team is seeking a driven individual to join our team in Cedar Rapids Iowa. This engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of portions of our manufacturing line as well as taking a lead role in continuous improvement initiatives. This Industrial Engineer will provide technical support to Operations for aerospace electronics manufacturing processes, including circuit card assembly, electronic sub-assemblies, and top-level radio integration. This role drives process improvements, supports daily production needs, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, predictable, and efficient build processes that meet cost, quality, and delivery requirements. This role offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork, collaborating closely with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation. Some travel to local Iowa regional sites will be required. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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)

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!