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Industrial Engineer
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Date Posted:
2026-09-28
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Plymouth, Plymouth
Position Role Type:
Onsite
At RTX, the world's 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.
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to join our team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. This is a key role that will play a vital part in ensuring production targets are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
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In this role you will be using your working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Operator Load Charts and Standard Work Combination Sheets. You will be responsible for optimisation of manufacturing processes utilising Lean & Toyota principles.
This Role will drive towards achieving company operating system (CORE) Professional Status through event leadership opportunities.
Lean Factory & Cell Design
- Value Stream Mapping to develop waste reduction and optimisation strategy
- Cell Design to implement Waste reduction strategy
- Standard Work for optimised processes
- Cost reduction and productivity improvements to reduce waste and balance operations
- Material delivery strategy for the shop floor back to the supply chain
Process Planning
- Tooling development from identification of requirement to design
- Equipment development from identification of requirement to design including make/buy decision
- Test Equipment requirement identification (capacity & throughput)
- Development of manufacturing routing
- Understanding PFMEA to manage process risks
- Process Certification to ensure process is stable and under control (capable)
- Creation of documentation to support manufacturing process
- Robust implementation planning
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Qualifications You Must Have:
- Degree in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience of applying Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation
- Experience leading Change Management
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience of MEMS manufacture is preferable
- Lean Six Sigma green/black belt
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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