10000 Product strategy Jobs

Date Posted:

2024-10-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA03: Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM Del Dr 2200 Delavan Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Principal Engineer for Additive Strategy within Power & Controls supports the development & execution of the additive manufacturing strategy for operations within Power & Controls. This role must understand the current state of AM within the Aerospace & Defense Industry and the direction it’s moving, and how that translates to the 5-10 year technology roadmap and overall AM strategy. The Principal Engineer will directly support alignment of the materials, products & manufacturing technology roadmaps within P&C to meet tangible business goals. The candidate must understand the product development & certification requirements within Aerospace & Defense and work with leaders, individual IPTs, and supply chain to educate & accelerate the path to production. Products include but are not limited to Fuel Controls and nozzles, Actuators, Heat Exchangers, Generators, Pumps, Air Turbine Starters, Valves, and Gearboxes. This role works closely Value Stream Leads, Technical Chief’s and Quality Assurance leads to ensure alignment & standardization of this emerging technology.

What You Will Do

• Develop, manage, measure and drive projects and initiatives to ensure successful completion within planned time and budget constraints while meeting customer expectations.
• Develop long-term plans to improve manufacturing productivity via standardization, advanced methods, tools and processes and sourcing.
• Develop investment and technology strategy to support business capture strategy and growth.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to provide manufacturing engineering technical support for both factory operations and design teams.
• Champion a strong customer centric culture which empowers the team through trust. Develop and direct strategies to align the manufacturing engineering team with business objectives.
• Key stakeholder for Operations for all additive Technology Development Plans (TDP) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments.
• Define & provide oversight of development activities for R&D teams within Collins & RTX that are in support of the P&C AM roadmap
• This schedule for this position is Monday – Friday from 8AM-4:30PM. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3-4 days on site a week, to be determined with your manager upon hire depending on business needs.
• This is a hybrid role that can be worked either from West Des Moines, IA or Windsor Locks, CT.

What You Will Learn

• Gain insight into the current state and future trends of additive manufacturing (AM) in the Aerospace & Defense industry, and how these trends shape a 5-10 year technology roadmap.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of product development and certification requirements specific to Aerospace & Defense, enabling effective collaboration with IPTs and supply chain partners.
• Gain experience in collaborating with manufacturing sites and engineering teams to provide technical support and drive alignment with business objectives.
• Learn how to develop and implement investment and technology strategies that support business capture and growth objectives.
• Gain advanced knowledge of full suite of product line within the Power and Controls business unit.
   

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience. 
• Must be a U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
• 5 years’ experience with Additive Manufacturing Powder Bed Fusion, preferably within the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Experience leading an advanced engineering team
• Aerospace industry experience
• Program management experience with complex development programs
• Experience building effective internal and external customer relationships

What We Offer
 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 
 

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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