NPI Senior Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite-Puerto Rico)

RTX•Santa Isabel, PR

63d•Onsite

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 technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are seeking a seasoned Project Engineering professional to take ownership of complex initiatives and drive results with minimal oversight. In this role, you will lead the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring alignment across multiple functional teams. You will track progress, anticipate and resolve challenges, and deliver innovative solutions that optimize performance and meet critical deadlines. By leveraging your analytical skills, you will assess project data, address problems proactively, and provide strategic recommendations that support operational excellence and revenue forecasting. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact and contribute to the success of high-visibility projects. This position will sit at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

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
Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

BS in Industrial or Electrical engineering, preferred
Knowledge in Project Management, including use of Microsoft Project and other tools to monitor and control project schedule, budget and scope.
Experience managing complex projects and working with cross functional teams.
Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies knowledge

Responsibilities

Create and maintain project plans for assigned projects/programs.
Use advance tools to track daily progress of all project tasks to ensure on time delivery to commitment.
Coordinate and lead required activities with all other functional areas maintaining a single source of priorities with the other project engineers (e.g. machine shop, facilities, operations).
Own change management for assigned projects/programs including revising and documenting Deviations, CDRs and CRs.
Schedule / lead project meetings with other team members and functional areas, as needed, to provide status and align priorities.
Participate on Operations Tier Meetings, as needed, to communicate priorities or support required for projects.
Collect production readiness evidence including but not limited to SMT program status, stencils designs, tooling/fixtures documents, material complete analysis, thermal profiling, etc.
Submit eCARs and WBS requests for post award efforts as required.
Identify and resolve risks/roadblocks, using advance risk management techniques, to minimize impact to project schedules.
Proactively communicate and escalate risks or support required during the project phases.
Identify and drive mistake proofing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Actively participate on Project/Program’s meetings when required.
Keep effective and clear communication with Programs.
Work closely with Producibility Engineer for deviations, CRs, CDRs and any product or process change.
Use advance tools to track project constraints (scope, time, cost, and quality) and develop plans to keep them in balance.
Work closely with the NPI team members and other functional areas to ensure applicable requirements are met and a smooth transition to production release.
Ensure safety precautions are followed on all projects and daily activities.
Implement and maintain 5S methodology on office areas.
Provide mentoring to lower-level project engineers or professionals on technical knowledge, project management tools, and communication strategies to ensure successful completion of projects.
This position requires successful completion of a post-offer vision examination to assess visual acuity and color vision annually.