Date Posted:2026-09-23
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-1275 ~ 1275 N Newport Rd ~ NEWPORT
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
We are looking for an
Industrial Engineer III to work onsite at our Colorado Springs facility. You will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing production systems and processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, enhance quality, and ensure safe operations. This role applies engineering principles, data analysis, and lean methodologies to support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
What You Will Do:- Define, develop and implement processes, including equipment, fixture design, routings, programming, tooling, and standard work support our production lines and meet all applicable drawing requirements.
- Evaluate and adjust manufacturing processes using time studies, workflow analysis, and data modeling.
- Lead complex, cross-functional process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
- Design and optimize workstation layouts, material flow, and equipment and labor utilization.
- Lead Lean, CORE and Kaizen methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct capacity analysis, production planning, and labor/equipment utilization studies.
- Lead new product introduction by developing efficient manufacturing processes and tooling.
- Develop and implement advanced production models, time standards, and data-driven insights that inform operational and capital planning decisions
- Monitor safety, ergonomics, and compliance with applicable manufacturing standards.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior industrial engineers, promoting capability development and consistent application of best practices.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Experience with practical application of lean manufacturing, process optimization, and time study techniques.
- Experience in data analysis tools and manufacturing software (e.g., Excel, Minitab, MES).
Qualifications We Prefer:- Industrial Engineering Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, simulation software, or ergonomic analysis tools.
- Experience with SAP.
What We OfferSome of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
- 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
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.