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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Principal Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead complex projects from concept to completion. This role involves clear communication with peers and leadership, overseeing project operations, and ensuring successful execution of engineering programs.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership

Identify mitigation plans for impacted project

Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability

Conduct meetings and consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project

Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications

Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines

Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management

Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports

Manage and coordinate hardware development configurations throughout the engineering process

Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives

Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain the integrated master schedules for the project

Coordinate HW equipment modifications throughout the development process

Complete gated reviews throughout a project to ensure optimal schedule efficiency

Understand and execute test procedures

Analyze, interpret, and report out test results

Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering setbacks

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

Estimates and tracks project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making

Creates schedule and project budgets for new business proposals

Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-15%

Responsible for executing medium-to-large projects to completion over multiple years

Documents best practices into engineering standard work

Develops test procedures and completes test reports for verification of product requirements

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringBudget ManagementProject ManagementMechanical DesignCross-Functional CollaborationTest ProceduresLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Preferred

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred

Active Security Clearance is preferred

Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing the design and development of aerospace rotating equipment is preferred

Experience working on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously is preferred

Experience working with cross-functional teams across department and business units is preferred

Pump or mechanical geartrain design experience is preferred

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