Senior Project Engineer (Onsite - Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico)

RTX • PR

109d

About The Position

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to support our Power & Controls Operations ECS organization. We’re looking for an experienced professional, like you, to accept a high level of responsibility within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you're a problem solver with a passion for Project Engineering, we want to hear from you! This position will sit onsite 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 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

• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement, and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Project 2013 and MS Excel.
• Experience with electronics or digital controls.
• Experience with planning arbitration and adjudication across IPTs.
• Experience with recovery planning and workaround facilitation.
• Experience with working multiple schedules in parallel.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task amidst rapid change.
• Experience with resource loading, identifying, and resolving over-allocations and resource reporting in MS Project.
• Experience with cost & schedule integration.
• Understanding of Project Management Theory and Concepts.
• Product Life Cycle Knowledge including Systems, Hardware, Software, and Mechanical disciplines; EVMS, including earned value and performance management; Life Cycle Management & Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives/projects between Electronics Engineering and Operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Small Engine electronics Efficiency improvement projects.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, IPT communication, status updates and various cert development activities.
• Work in a manufacturing environment and electronic products, in liaison with the Business unit.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
• Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete projects to ensure business targets are met.
• Maintain and provide analysis of trends, performance, resource cost and forecasting reports.
• Gather and analyze data to monitor projects' progress in terms of cost, schedule, and technical specifications to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved.
• Meet with the project team weekly to manage project performance, status, open issues, and tasks.
• Conduct critical path analysis and work closely with the IPT to manage tasks and workflow.
• Monitor and assess project issues, escalate when necessary, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and internal processes and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees