Collins Aerospace to expand engine parts facility as demand grows

Collins Aerospace will expand its West Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturing facility by 14,000 square feet in a multi-million-dollar project aimed at increasing capacity to meet growing customer demand.

The site specializes in advanced fuel distribution systems, including original equipment components and spare parts, and provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services. It supports a wide range of commercial and military platforms, ships more than 25,000 engine nozzles each month, and operates as an FAA-certified Part 145 repair station specializing in engine nozzle systems and powerplant accessories.

“The investment at our West Des Moines site demonstrates our commitment to advancing commercial and military aviation through our innovative fuel‑distribution technology,” said James Bagg, vice president and general manager of Engine Control Systems at Collins Aerospace. “This expansion helps us enhance delivery performance, improve manufacturing capabilities and add jobs to meet growing customer demand.”

The operation currently employs about 300 full-time workers. With the expansion, the company plans to add roles by the end of 2026, with continued hiring expected into 2027 to support long-term program growth.

In 2023, Collins completed a $14 million, 9,000-square-foot expansion of its Delavan Drive facility that increased additive manufacturing capacity with state-of-the-art metal 3D printers, enabling faster production, reduced lead times and lighter, more efficient aerospace parts. The site is recognized as a world leader in advanced fuel nozzle production and has received the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program certification for additive manufacturing, underscoring its role in supporting next generation aircraft technologies.

Construction on the latest expansion is scheduled to begin later this month, with completion expected by mid-2027.

Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.