Mechanical / Aero Senior Engineering Manager (Hybrid)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking an experienced professional in the field of mechanical and aero engineering management, with a focus on Air Data Sensors to support the development, qualification, and field support of aerospace sensors. Duties include developing and implementing mechanical and aero design best practices, processes, and procedures, and ensuring the engineering team is properly trained to implement these practices across all of our programs. A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with engineers, operations, quality, and supply chain to achieve optimal design solutions which meet requirements while minimizing overall life cycle costs is required. The candidate should be experienced in all phases of the design and manufacturing process, including development and implementation of solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment of resource needs within the team with continual monitoring of program activities and their associated loading requirements in the near and long term with direct interface to the various program managers, as well as their direct reports within the mechanical engineering team. The manager will be looked upon to assess and be cognizant of the professional growth path of their team members and work with direct reports on career development.
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.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Adaptable and emotionally flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.
- Be a self-starter and have strong analytical skills
- Ability to evaluate and report overall engineering performance to plan as appropriate.
- Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct program problems before they impact the overall program.
- Generate and maintain staffing plans including recruiting, hiring and onboarding
- Ability to coach, mentor, and train other engineers.
- Experience in production support and additive manufacturing is a plus.
- Ability to facilitate the use of global engineering resources to meet cost and schedule objectives
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Conduct performance reviews and support recruitment and retention efforts.
- Guide mechanical and aero design efforts from concept and trade studies through detailed design, production transition, and supplier support.
- Develop and integrate mechanical hardware
- Apply materials selection, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and tolerance analysis to ensure quality and reliability.
- Support project execution, including proposal development (BOEs), EVMS/EAC tracking, and Risk & Opportunity management.
- Conduct root cause and corrective action analysis and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support the factory and suppliers with product integration domestically and internationally.
- Management reporting, development of clear concise technical and programmatic presentations enabling informed/strategic decisions.
- Leading cross-functional design/development efforts within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
