Senior Industrial Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency, optimize workflows and advance continuous improvement across our operations. This role will focus on process analysis, layout optimization, and the implementation of lean methodologies to enhance productivity and performance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC—a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design and manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.
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
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or practical knowledge in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and process optimization principles
- Proficiency in DraftSight, AutoCAD, or equivalent software
- Manufacturing experience
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across functions
Responsibilities
- Analyze production workflows, facility layouts, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
- Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, line balancing, and ergonomic assessments.
- Identify waste, non-value-added activities, and improvement opportunities; implement corrective actions.
- Create and maintain value stream maps, process flow diagrams, and standard work documentation.
- Lead employee training and mentor team members on process improvements and standard work.
- Design and optimize factory layouts using DraftSight or AutoCAD to enhance production flow.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and methodologies.
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
- This position may be eligible for relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
