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Collins Aerospace Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico is looking for Senior Project Engineer to join our Power & Controls organization.  We are looking for a strong, passionate problem-solver like you with an action-oriented, collaborative mindset who strives to exceed expectations. 

In this role you will lead and oversee engineering activities associated with design, development, qualification, and production support for Engine Control Systems Product line of Power & Controls.  The role will involve supporting the planning phase for the different CAMs as well as understanding the most efficient way to track and communicate execution.  As a Senior Project Engineer you will communicate with the program IPT and other members of the team to provide support.  This support may include preparing schedules, coordinating, and monitoring the performance and execution of the tasks to ensure they adhere to their budget. 

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. Candidate must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initiate and coordinate Class I and Class II engineering changes and deviations utilizing the Collins Configuration Control Board process.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
• Estimates cost, 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.
• Conducts critical path analysis and works 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.
• Effectively communicate and present to engineering, management and the customer.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• 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.
• Competent computer skills with the ability to learn new programs/software easily
• 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/knowledge
• Agile methodologies experience/knowledge

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded a new Global Engineering Center (GEC) facility in Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years, at our Aguadilla site.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• And more!

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.

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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