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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Engineering Process Excellence Lead (Hybrid)

Garland, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $252K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Engineering Process Excellence Lead ensures rigor and discipline across strategic pursuits and program execution, aligning engineering inputs and driving compliance while developing talent in process excellence.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering contributions in cross-functional pursuit teams, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability

Serve as the focal point for engineering inputs, from capture planning through proposal delivery

Ensure technical scope, estimates, and deliverables are complete, compliant, and strategically aligned

Guide engineering teams through gating requirements with consistency and discipline

Ensure compliance with standards, tools, and templates across pursuits and active programs

Support CAMs and engineering leaders in applying EVMS fundamentals effectively

Identify risks or issues in engineering execution and escalate appropriately

Lead the adoption of the RLPM framework across engineering pursuits and programs

Provide coaching and guidance to contributors, reviewers, and CAMs on new process expectations and mentor less experienced contributors and CAMs to strengthen organizational capability

Track adoption progress and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness

Deliver training on RLPM, compliance, EVMS, and engineering best practices

Develop a pipeline of engineering talent with process excellence skills, creating organizational depth and sustained capability

Maintain a knowledge base of standards, lessons learned, and resources to ensure continuity

Qualification

RLPMCOREBid & Proposal processEngineering leadershipMS OfficeCross-functional team managementAnalytical skillsCoachingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoring

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Past experience with the Bid & Proposal process

Previous experience leading large engineering pursuits, including managing cross-functional teams and delivering on program objectives

Experience with RLPM and CORE, with the ability to apply these tools to program planning, risk management, and performance tracking

Previous professional experience with MS Office, BMW, and PARS

Preferred

Exceptional organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategize longer term projects

A desire to lead with the purpose of improving IPT performance

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience coaching and mentoring engineering staff

Experience presenting information to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders

Proven ability to foster collaboration, build consensus, and guide teams toward effective problem resolution

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!