Collins Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Sustaining Project Engineer (Onsite)
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. The Sustaining Project Engineer will lead cross-functional teams to support production programs and maintain engineering support to ensure commitments are met, while managing customer relationships and overseeing project activities.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Confidently provide clear, concise communications with customers, peers, and Collins leadership
Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting program productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
Provide customer support for Field Failure investigations
Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability
Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project
Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management as necessary to support plant output
Prepare project estimates and project plans
Manage project schedule, budgets and status. Plan, direct and oversee activities of an Integrated Project Team (IPT)
Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries
Understand and execute test procedures. Analyze, interpret, and report out test results
Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering setbacks
Assess customer issues and develop resolutions that meet Collins and customer objectives
Read and interpret drawings, provide mark ups, and coordinate drawing releases
Documents best practices into engineering standard work
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Preferred
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Industry experience
Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware
Experience working with cross functional teams across department and business units
Experience and/or understanding of the engineering change process
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
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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