Senior Product Qualification and Test Engineer (Hybrid - Puerto Rico)

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About The Position

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join us as a Senior Product Qualification and Test Engineer and provide support to the Landing Systems Engineering organization. In this role you will be asked to achieve objectives in support of New Product Introduction projects dealing with production products/customers, and the In-Service team. You’ll be part of a world-class aerospace team operating at the forefront of innovation and safety, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of cutting-edge aircraft systems. This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

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 experience communicating in English (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

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience in aerospace, defense, or related industry.
General knowledge of Project and Supply Chain Management.
Experience/knowledge in SAP, TEAMCENTER, PLM, Configuration Management/Data
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Experience writing Standard Job Instructions and/or Work Procedures.
Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Experience with engineering change and manufacturing processes.
Expertise in industry best practices to drive and advocate for continuous process improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop and submit comprehensive qualification documentation, including qualification test procedures and qualification test reports, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with program requirements.
Manage requirements throughout the product lifecycle, including leading verification and validation planning and execution to ensure full product compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements.
Lead test failure analyses and drives cross functional investigations for qualification and development testing, ensuring accurate root cause identification and implementation of robust corrective actions.
Manage customer notification processes for drawing, process, and product changes. (i.e. Airbus - EDES, Boeing – SCN, etc.).
Support Change Management (CR/CO) process actions.
Lead end-to-end engineering hardware procurement activities, leveraging Non-Product Purchase Requisitions (NPPR) through SRM to ensure timely and compliant acquisition of development and qualification hardware.
Manage and influence external suppliers, driving schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and earned value performance to support program and business objectives.
Coordinate Export / Import authorization activities, as required, for interactions with outside engineering centers (US and non-US). This includes developing a Project Control Plan (PCP) and use of ITC tools including x-Class and TEXPORT.
Measure and drive the success of initiatives and drive continuous improvements.
Track, mitigate, and resolve issues, risks, and blockers efficiently.
Provide mentorship and training to junior team members.
Support the team with any ad-hoc data-related tasks.