Senior Manager Industrial Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Leads the Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement function, driving CORE transformation, operational excellence, and manufacturing efficiency. Manages a team of Industrial Engineers and partners across Operations, Engineering, and Quality to improve flow, reduce waste, and elevate site performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the Richardson Transformation initiative to achieve world‑class performance across the Program Management Team
• Meet or exceed all Operations goals, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow
• Develop and execute strategies that improve efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall site performance
• Drive CORE/CI initiatives and ensure disciplined, sustainable process improvements
• Oversee organizational development, including coaching, mentoring, and building technical and leadership capability
• Foster a team‑oriented, accountable culture focused on results and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers responsible for process optimization, layout design, and productivity improvement
• Optimize manufacturing processes, standard work, routings, labor standards, and material flow
• Support new product introduction and ensure smooth transition from design to production
• Conduct time studies, capacity modeling, and cost‑reduction analyses
• Identify and justify capital investments that enhance capability and efficiency
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to align improvement priorities with business needs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience in Operations leadership and planning
• Strong executive communication skills and executive presence
• Demonstrated success leading Lean/CORE/CI initiatives
• Background in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and deliver measurable results

What We Offer Benefits  

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:  

• 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!  

  

Maybe eligible for relocation 

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Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

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