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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Principal Project Engineer - Casting (Onsite)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead initiatives focused on military gearbox and pump casting mitigations, ensuring alignment between cross-functional teams and managing risks to support project profitability.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide Project Engineering leadership for military gearbox and pump casting mitigations and transitions

Identify, track, and manage mitigation plans for risks across military product lines

Serve as a product engineering focal, liaising between the Value Stream, project teams, and casting technology / producibility as necessary to support plant output

Resolve Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs) by providing clarifications and processing Change Requests (CRs)

Manage piece part supplier transitions

Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability

Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project

Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries

Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce the probability of engineering turn-backs

Read and interpret drawings, provide mark ups, and coordinate drawing changes

Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership

Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering DegreeCasting manufacturing experienceCAD toolsCasting simulation toolsGD&T understandingSupplier engagement experienceLeadership in productionTechnical communication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

Preferred

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Experience with casting manufacturing and mechanical hardware

Proficiency in CREO, Siemens NX or similar CAD tools for casting models and markups

Experience with casting simulation or modeling tools

Hands-on experience in casting design and supplier engagement

Strong understanding of GD&T, quality systems and manufacturing process flow

Familiarity with rotating components, housings and oil-wetted structures

Demonstrated leadership in a production role

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across department and business units

Excellent technical communication skills

Benefits

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!