Principal Project Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX • Rockford, IL

70d • $101,000 - $203,000

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 technology. Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for leading complex projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a dynamic individual who can confidently communicate across all levels, identify and mitigate risks, drive cost savings, and ensure successful execution of medium to large-scale engineering programs. This role requires strong coordination and technical insight. This is a hybrid role located in Rockford, IL. Must be a commutable distance to our Plant 1 Engineering location.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Active Security Clearance is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing the design and development of aerospace rotating equipment is preferred.
• Experience working on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously is preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across department and business units is preferred.
• Pump or mechanical geartrain design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted project.
• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Conduct meetings and consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
• Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Manage and coordinate hardware development configurations throughout the engineering process.
• Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain the integrated master schedules for the project.
• Coordinate HW equipment modifications throughout the development process.
• Complete gated reviews throughout a project to ensure optimal schedule efficiency.
• Understand 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.
• Estimates and tracks project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making.
• Creates schedule and project budgets for new business proposals.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-15%.
• Responsible for executing medium-to-large projects to completion over multiple years.
• Documents best practices into engineering standard work.
• Develops test procedures and completes test reports for verification of product requirements.

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.
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees