Project Specialist – Avionics Test Engineering
About The Position
The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering team designs, develops, and maintains manufacturing test solutions for the $5B Avionics business unit and external customers, including domestic and international armed services and airlines. The organization is looking for a motivated individual to provide Engineering support as a Senior Analyst, Project Management in the Project Specialist role. As a key member of the Engineering Support team, the Project Specialist assists engineers by providing analytics, tracking metrics, supporting processes, and managing general project-related activities. We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal individual will deliver high-quality work efficiently while maintaining professionalism in interactions across all levels of the organization. They will focus on building trust with customers and ensuring process adherence while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement. This role requires versatility in handling various tasks within a collaborative environment. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential. The position involves close collaboration with engineers and leaders across multiple locations to support project success.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project & Excel
- US Citizen or Permanent Residence
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in a dynamic work environment
Nice To Haves
- Use of Staffing Center (Access Database) and OnePager software
- Knowledge of the standard Collins Engineering tools (ALM, Jira, Confluence, Jama, SAP, Subversion)
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
Responsibilities
- Provide support in the creation, management, and maintenance of the program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Develop, analyze, and deliver comprehensive reports on project and organizational performance.
- Requires both independent action and team collaboration to accomplish objectives and resolve issues
- Influence others through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
- Monitor and review the status of projects and budgets, ensuring schedules are managed effectively, and provide regular status reports and detailed analyses.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with peers, engineers, and leadership across the organization to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying change management strategies in alignment with the CORE process.
- Oversee and manage support processes and tools, including Atlassian's application lifecycle management (ALM) software suite and Microsoft O365.
- Manage and improve the ticketing process, ensuring timely resolution and efficient workflows.
- Create clear and concise 'how-to' documentation and provide training to users as needed.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve moderate to complex problems to support organizational goals and project success.
- Support bids and review of anticipated project forecasts.
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
- May be eligible for relocation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
