Senior Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-03-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is looking for energetic and highly motivated candidates for its Industrial Engineering team. The Senior Industrial Engineer will be responsible for leading continuous improvement activities, establishing a lean manufacturing environment, and analyzing operations capacity. These tasks help mature our CORE processes in three areas: (1) Establishing a visual workplace, (2) Organizing workplace environment to maximize performance, and (3) Optimizing process linkage and flow. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of initiative and sound judgment, working independently and with a cross-functional team. It is essential the individual be capable of adapting to changing conditions and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply industrial engineering techniques and concepts to improve schedule performance and productivity, minimize cost, and improve first-time quality, through the application of Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, quality and supply chain to identify, quantify and implement improvement projects

• Conduct machine and labor capacity analysis and develop plans to manage and improve

• Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and establish methods to maximize utilization of production facilities and personnel

• Improve and implement new processes and standards that will support achievement of functional results

• Identifies new techniques and technological developments for integration into production processes

• Develop and recommend facility and equipment layouts and investments to meet product delivery and cost targets

• Drives engagement/project closure and ensure results are being achieved.

• Assist with the implementation of CORE Methods & Tools

Basic Qualifications: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience using continuous improvement tools including LEAN, ACE, Six Sigma, etc.

• SAP experience is preferred

• Software / data science & analytics (SQL, Tableau, etc.) experience is preferred

• Strong project management skills is preferred

• Experience with indirect influence, interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to drive results

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

Collins Aerospace, a RXT 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.

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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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