at RTX Corporation in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
2024-04-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford – Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
Mechanical Power Conversion has an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious future leader. Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) is growing due to high customer demand and needs a New Product Project Engineer. In this position the qualified individual will have the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, purchasing, etc. to implement new products across a variety of pumping technologies. As part of the project management role a successful candidate will be responsible for managing the schedule & budget as well as maintaining constant communication to the team as well as management. Additionally, the role requires a strong understanding of the fundamentals of machine design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and structural dynamics. Furthermore, this role will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the speed of bringing new products to market. MPC is on the lookout for an ambitious candidate who is a superb communicator with strong technical skills and who wants to make an impact on the aerospace industry. This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Primary Responsibilities:+ Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
+ Identify mitigation plans for impacted project.
+ Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
+ Conduct meetings and consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
+ Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
+ Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
+ Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management.
+ Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
+ Manage and coordinate hardware development configurations throughout the engineering process.
+ Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
+ Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain the integrated master schedules for the project.
+ Coordinate HW equipment modifications throughout the development process.
+ Complete gated reviews throughout a project to insure optimal schedule efficiency.
+ Understand and execute test procedures.
+ Analyze, interpret, and report out test results.
+ Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering setbacks.
+ Read and interpret drawings, provide mark ups, and coordinate drawing releases.
+ Estimates and tracks project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making.
+ Creates schedule and project budgets for new business proposals.
+ Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25-50%
+ Responsible for executing medium to large projects to completion over multiple years.
+ Documents best practices into engineering standard work.
+ Develops test procedures and completes test reports for verification of product requirements.
Qualifications/ Experience Needed:
+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
+ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
+ Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering
+ Active Security Clearance
+ Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing the design and development of aerospace rotating equipment.
+ Experience working on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
+ Experience working with cross functional teams across department and business units.
+ Pump or mechanical geartrain design experience.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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.
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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.
Minimum Program Qualifications
+ Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
+ Have prior experience in functional area of interest
+ Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
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 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.
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!?
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account