Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Analytics; Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Manufacturing Analytics Engineer bridges factory operations, automation systems, and data analytics to drive performance, visibility, and continuous improvement. This role designs and delivers dashboards, reports, and data pipelines while partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and DT teams to mature factory automation and digital manufacturing capabilities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable on the shop floor and in data tools—someone who can translate raw manufacturing data into actionable insights and scalable solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and automated reports for manufacturing KPIs (OEE, downtime, throughput, quality, scrap, cycle time, etc.)
• Transform data from factory systems (PLC, SCADA, MES, historians) into reliable, analytics-ready datasets
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across reporting solutions
• Support operations and leadership with timely insights and root‑cause analysis

• Partner with controls, manufacturing, and DT teams to mature automation and data infrastructure
• Enable connectivity between automation systems and enterprise analytics platforms
• Standardize data models, metrics, and reporting approaches across lines, cells, or sites
• Support Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives and roadmap execution

• Identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities using data‑driven analysis
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives with quantitative insights
• Develop scalable analytics solutions that reduce manual reporting and improve decision‑making speed

• Act as a translator between manufacturing, automation, and data teams
• Train end users on dashboards, metrics, and self‑service analytics tools
• Document solutions, standards, and best practices

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred

• Experience with PLC systems
• Experience with MES platforms (e.g., Solumina)
• Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar factory automation software
• Background in manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with test equipment and the ability to understand and interface with production machinery

• 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!

May be eligible for relocation.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on‑board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in‑flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best‑in‑class experience to our customers.

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