Senior Project Engineer, Supplier Designed Equipment (SDE) (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-12-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIL01: Rockford - Plant 1 2421 11th Street , Rockford, IL, 61104 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team within the Supplier Designed Equipment (SDE) Electro-Mechanical Interface Device(s) (EMIDs) Hydro-Mechanical Make group in the Engine Control Systems organization. This role involves executing engineering tasks in a fast-paced environment, focusing on the development and integration of components for engine programs.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will collaborate closely with suppliers and customers to design, develop, and enhance aerospace components for both commercial and military engine programs. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of electromechanical devices that interface electronic controls with mechanical systems. If you thrive on tackling challenges, working with cross-functional teams, and contributing innovative ideas, this position in Rockford, Illinois could be the perfect fit for you. Join us and become part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. 

What You Will Do 

• Lead the technical execution of EMIDs design from requirement development and design through verification, validation, and production incorporation, using Engineering Standard Work. 

• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and ensure adherence to commitments while utilizing Earned Value (EV) methods. 

• Coordinate and lead team meetings, drive action item closures, and develop project schedules with dependencies and critical paths. 

• Oversee hardware development configurations, address procurement challenges, and support process certification and production incorporation. 

• Develop and review system concepts, design requirements, test procedures, and technical documents; analyze and report test results. 

• Investigate issues from service or engine tests, implement Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action (RRCA), and support process improvement and Engineering Standard Work. 

• Review and ensure supplier has the technical capabilities and correctly interprets, allocates, derives, validates, and traces the requirements during the design and testing of the product, validating through design reviews. 

• Create and manage schedules, budgets for new business proposals, and ensure clear communication of technical requirements to suppliers. 

• Coordinate engineering change activities and collaborate with various departments including Program Management Office, Supplier Quality, Program Quality, Service Engineering, Aftermarket Program Management, Supply Chain Management and Value Stream Management. 

• Implement and utilize CORE Tools and processes to ensure robust design. 

• Engage appropriate technical expertise from within Collins to cover areas outside of their engineering background or experience. 

• Perform system and component requirements review and compliance assessments 

• 10% domestic travel may be required 

 

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. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance