Date Posted:
2026-04-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 105
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
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Data Analytics Engineer to lead data-driven improvements across our production operations. In this role, you will serve as a technical expert in developing analytics solutions, transforming manufacturing data into actionable insights, and enabling data-informed decisions across operations and engineering teams.
You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to define analytical needs, architect data pipelines and dashboards, and deliver models that improve throughput, cycle time, resource utilization, and overall factory performance.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics solutions for manufacturing operations.
- Analyze large, complex production datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop predictive and diagnostic models focused on manufacturing flow, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to translate business challenges into analytical requirements and solutions.
- Build dashboards, automation, and self-service tools to support real-time decision-making.
- Create and maintain data pipelines, data validation checks, and documentation.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and promote analytics best practices.
- Support strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, factory automation, and process optimization.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, or comparable technologies.
- Experience using data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Spotfire.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and factory performance metrics.
- Experience developing predictive or statistical models.
- Experience leading analytics projects from concept through deployment.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with cloud data environments such as Azure or AWS, or with data engineering frameworks.
- Experience in electronics, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Lean methodologies, statistical process control (SPC), or process optimization methods.
- Experience with MES, ERP, or factory automation systems.
- Ability to communicate with and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You Can Expect: This role offers the opportunity to shape how analytics influence and transform our manufacturing operations. You’ll work with modern tools and drive initiatives that directly impact productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness across the organization.
What We Offer:
Some 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
- 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!
Not eligible for relocation
**Learn More & Apply Now! **
Collins Aerospace, an 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.
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today
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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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