Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago
Senior Project Engineer – Rockford, IL (Onsite)
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with strong technical experience and a passion for complex problems to resolution. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and can lead cross-functional teams toward successful outcomes.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight of supplier-designed products from proposal through production, ensuring they meet performance and schedule requirements
Play a key role in selecting and evaluating suppliers, developing sourcing strategies, and creating design packages
Act as the main technical contact between suppliers, the program team, and internal engineering and operations groups
Lead the development of system-level requirements and detailed design documentation to guide product development
Manage project planning, identify technical risks, and drive mitigation strategies to keep the program on track
Participate in supplier design and testing reviews, including early concept reviews, design milestones, test witnessing, and technical investigations
Address and resolve technical and manufacturing challenges, ensuring designs are both functional and producible
Travel to supplier facilities when needed and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including process updates and sharing lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Power Electronics
Hands-on experience in aerospace product development, including design and integration of electrical or electromechanical systems
Knowledge and experience with DO-160 testing and verification processes
Proven success participating in or leading design reviews (conceptual, preliminary, critical, etc.)
Experience managing complex projects or working directly with suppliers in project engineering or project management capacity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for technical reporting and project tracking
Familiarity with DOORS (for requirements management), PLM systems, and CAD tools (preferred but not required)
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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