Engineering Program Lead, Premium Seating (Onsite)
About The Position
Join Our Team as an Engineering Program Lead - Interiors Premium Seating Are you an accomplished Engineering Program Lead seeking a dynamic opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in product development? We are looking for a seasoned professional with a profound understanding of engineering principles and a track record of managing medium to large-scale projects. This role is pivotal in overseeing the development of our Interiors Seating Products, encompassing both existing lines and exciting new product introductions. As an Engineering Program Lead, you will spearhead critical projects from inception through execution, influencing every phase from planning and budgeting to implementation and customer delivery. You'll collaborate with a cross functional team of engineers, program managers, and suppliers, ensuring that project milestones are met with utmost precision and quality. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge seating solutions in a globally recognized organization.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
- The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
- Minimum (5) five years of project lead experience
- Experience with scheduling and managing a budget
- Previous design experience
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role
- Ability for both domestic and international travel to support program deliverables, approximate travel up to 20% a year.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project, will enable you to hit the ground running and seamlessly integrate into our project management processes.
- Cross-functional Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage projects across various functions and throughout the entire product life cycle, showcasing your versatility and comprehensive understanding of project dynamics.
- Manufacturing Expertise: Proven track record in developing physical products within the manufacturing industry, allowing you to bring practical insights and a results-driven approach to our team.
- Aerospace Industry Insight: Direct experience in the aerospace sector, equipping you with the specific knowledge and understanding required to excel in our highly specialized field.
- Regulated Industry Leadership: Strong background in managing full-cycle projects in regulated industries, highlighting your ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead Strategic Initiatives: Drive planning, organization, and coordination of engineering activities to uphold customer satisfaction and achieve project deliverables.
- Project Management Excellence: Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, adeptly managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Stakeholder Management: Represent Collins as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives.
- Risk Mitigation and Solutions: Proactively identify project challenges, devise effective solutions, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Financial Acumen: Pursue cost-saving opportunities to enhance project profitability without compromising quality or timelines.
- Technical Oversight: Exercise technical acuity and an understanding of commercial seating products to oversee all project phases and ensure technical requirements are met.
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
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
- 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
- This role is eligible for relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
