Senior Industrial Engineer; Onsite

Senior Industrial Engineer (Onsite)

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Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive, NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Onsite

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We are seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency, optimize workflows and advance continuous improvement across our operations. This role will focus on process analysis, layout optimization, and the implementation of lean methodologies to enhance productivity and performance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC—a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design and manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.

• Analyze production workflows, facility layouts, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize labor standards, routings, and work instructions.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, line balancing, and ergonomic assessments.
• Identify waste, non-value-added activities, and improvement opportunities; implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain value stream maps, process flow diagrams, and standard work documentation.
• Lead employee training and mentor team members on process improvements and standard work.
• Design and optimize factory layouts using Draft Sight or AutoCAD to enhance production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and methodologies.

• 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.

• Certification or practical knowledge in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and process optimization principles
• Proficiency in Draft Sight, AutoCAD, or equivalent software
• Manufacturing experience
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across functions

• 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
• This position may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

82,000 USD - 164,000 USD.

Learn More and Apply Now! Collins 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. Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world.

That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and…