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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Air Valve Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Windsor Locks, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $131K/yr

2+ years exp

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Project Engineer to lead an Integrated Project Discipline (IPD) team in designing, developing, testing, and validating jet engine pneumatic valves for commercial and military aircraft.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead requirements management, design, and development of assigned components, ensuring efficient execution across conception, procurement, manufacturing, and qualification

Collaborate with multifunctional teams to meet requirements, mitigate risks, and achieve project milestones

Manage project resources to ensure timely completion of all phases

Work with suppliers to resolve producibility questions and concerns

Generate and manage hardware change requests with the IPD team, including upgrades, work transfers, and producibility improvements

Review customer requirements with the IPD team, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment with project goals

Address revisions with Design, Structures, and Systems Engineering teams, managing issues, risks, and approved deviations

Coordinate with design, drafting, structures, manufacturing, and quality teams to complete component designs and detailed drawings on schedule

Ensure design releases meet lead times for part deliveries

Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for assigned components, managing budget, earned value, and scope

Monitor project financial health, identify risks to budget or schedule, and report changes accordingly

Lead evaluation and development of new technologies, collaborating with local and international teams to advance Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)

Ensure timely hardware procurement and completion of production processes, including assembly tooling and production definitions, to meet delivery milestones

Lead component verification testing, including reviewing requirements, preparing test procedures, managing test fixtures, overseeing inspections, and collaborating with internal/external test facilities

Review test data, verify acceptance criteria are met, and generate final test reports for customer submission

Qualification

Pneumatic Valve DesignEarned Value Management SystemsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeSAPTeamcenterCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Preferred

Experience presenting project updates and technical information to leadership and stakeholders

Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and project financial tracking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Experience with SAP and Teamcenter for project management and engineering data

Strong experience working directly with suppliers and customers, effectively managing relationships and expectations

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a cross-functional team environment

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