NPI Project Engineer - Pump Products (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Rockford, IL

71d • $66,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace. We have a career opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented Project Engineer to own New Product Introduction (NPI) activities related to our pump product lines. In this role, you will take ownership of guiding a team in prioritization, organizing tasks, defining roles, maintaining records, and assisting in designing new pumps. You will collaborate well, maintaining clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders and leadership at Collins. You will demonstrate leadership behaviors including taking initiative, driving results, and delivering effective feedback, which are essential for success in this challenging and rewarding opportunity. The ideal candidate will read and interpret technical drawings, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure internal processes are followed to maintain project efficiency and reduce engineering errors. You will be a key liaison between engineering, supply chain, producibility, and production teams to drive collaboration and timely completion of new projects.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Demonstrated leadership in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware is preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across department and business units is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
• Participate in efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting pump program productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction.
• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Participate in technical support for piece part supplier change verification.
• Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
• Coordinate between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management as necessary to support plant output.
• Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries.
• Understand, suggest improvements to and assist in writing, and execute test procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, and report out test results.
• Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering setbacks.
• Read and interpret drawings, provide mark ups, and coordinate drawing releases.
• Develop disposition and substantiation for stocked and delivered hardware.
• Coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Help estimate and track project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree