Senior Project Engineer, Fuel Metering (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-12-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is among the largest global suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. We design and manufacture aerospace systems for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and are a major supplier for international space programs. Our industrial products serve industries ranging from hydrocarbon, chemical and food processing to construction and mining.

Engine Control Systems (ECS) provides complete jet engine controls and accessory packages. From the fuel tank to the igniters, we have the resources and expertise to design, qualify, and manufacture first in class central systems for our aerospace engine customers.

ECS is looking for a Project Engineer to join our team to support the Fuel Metering product line. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the coordination of the design, fabrication, procurement, assembly and testing of the engine control system fuel metering components.

What You will do

• The candidate will work with Collins Engineering leadership and the Collins Program Office to execute the following:

• Execute Design Verification Testing and Qualification Testing per customer/regulatory approved test plans

• Manage Total Manufacturing Cost (TMC) for product and lead cost reduction initiates on component and/or fuel metering product line

• Provide staffing plans using the Collins Manpower Planning Tool, including detailed plans through all disciplines and an outsourcing plan, also by discipline, which meet project milestones and budget.

• Drive and implement Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action (RRCA) processes, using the applicable CORE tools to ultimately facilitate design integrity improvements and enhanced Engineering Standard Work (ESW) practices.

• Coordinate the management and closure of all supplier-interfacing related activities including fabrication processing issues, Flight Safety Frozen Process Review Board deliverables and dispositions to supplier Quality Notices (QNs) and requests for information (SRIs)

• Coordinating all Collins Engineering Change (CR) activities for all drawings & solid models

• Drive project execution of technical requirements to budget and schedule through implementation of the Program Management System Standard (PMSS) and the IPD Team process

• Coordinate activities with Collins Supply Chain Management and the Mechanical Engine Systems (MES) Operations team to meet Production yield targets

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in applying mechanical and hydro-mechanical principles to analyze hardware and recommend corrective actions.

• Experience in providing engineering investigation support and conducting engineering tests.

• Competence in data analysis, processing, and plotting using MATLAB or similar tools.

• Experience in writing test plans and reports.

• Familiarity with fuel and hydraulic test rigs.

• Proficiency in oral and written communication, with experience using Microsoft Office products and MS Project tools.

• Experience in working on or leading team projects.

What We Offer

Benefits

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 lega