Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer; Onsite

Position:
Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineer (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA (HIA
32: 400 Collins Rd NE,  USA)

Date Posted:

Country:
United States

Position Role Type:
Onsite

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

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 take 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. The 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.

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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,  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!

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…