Senior Project Engineer, Proposals (Hybrid - Aguadilla, Puerto Rico)

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About The Position

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Engineer to support its Power & Controls 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 at our Aguadilla, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation assistance 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
• Cost analysis and estimation experience with engineering projects
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• 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
• 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 experience
• Agile methodologies knowledge

Responsibilities

• Support the overall strategy and lead sub process definition and/or improvements
• Collaborate on the overall global process standardization
• Lead Proposal Development: Indicating early key bidding assumptions, dependencies and risks
• Bring cost competitiveness to the Programs: lower NRE costs and local Suppliers
• Work Bid and Proposals Standard Work
• Collaborate on Bid and Proposals dashboard for pursuits and track upcoming and current pursuits
• Support Product Line Value Stream Review and Risk/Opportunity Costing
• 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

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