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With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nWhat You Will Do\nAs a Continuous Improvement CORE Lead/Industrial Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Leveraging Lean methodologies and Industrial Engineering principles, you will lead initiatives to improve productivity, cost, and quality while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.\nServe as the site owner for CORE deployment, sustainment, and maturity.\nConnect CI/Lean activities to the long-term operational goals of the site.\nEnsure CORE tools are integrated into daily operations and not treated as side projects.\nIdentify improvement opportunities by analyzing performance data, understanding operational gaps, and anticipating future needs.\nRecommend impactful engagements that directly support underperforming KPIs or emerging risks.\nBuild a clear roadmap of initiatives aligned with site strategy, resource constraints, and investment priorities.\nMove beyond reactive project selection and demonstrate proactive, forward-looking planning.\nCoach leaders and teams on CORE tools, problem-solving techniques, and standard work.\nFacilitate CORE engagements, including governance reviews, metrics tracking, and escalation processes.\nApply Industrial Engineering and Lean methods to enhance schedule performance, productivity, cost, and first-time quality.\nLead structured improvement initiatives using tools such as A3, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and standard work.\nIdentify systemic constraints and eliminate non-value-added activities.\nConduct machine, labor, and process capacity analysis to support demand changes, new product introductions, and ramp scenarios.\nDevelop capacity models and identify bottlenecks, implementing mitigation plans.\nDefine optimal process flows and sequences of operations.\nCreate and maintain Standard Work documentation, ensuring adherence through audits and coaching.\nDesign and recommend facility layouts to optimize flow, safety, and cost.\nLead justification efforts for capital investments tied to throughput, cost, or quality improvements.\nIdentify and integrate new technologies, including automation, digital tools, and analytics.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.\nDegree in Industrial Engineering.\nCertification in Lean manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., CORE, Six Sigma, LEAN).\nExperience managing continuous improvement initiatives with tangible results\nQualifications We Prefer\nExperience in the aerospace industry.\nSix Sigma certification.\nWhat We Offer\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nAnd more!\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nOperations, Supply Chain and EH&S:\nThe next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.\nCollins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.\nWE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nAt Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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