Senior Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-01-23

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's Power & Controls business is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead the Integrated Product Development (IPD) Team for the JSF Actuation components of the Pratt & Whitney East Hartford (PWEH) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-135 engine. In this role, you will take charge of a cross-functional team, guiding the entire process from design and fabrication to procurement, assembly, and testing of critical engine control system actuation components.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of managing complex projects, balancing competing priorities, and ensuring top-tier performance in high-pressure situations. Your leadership will be key to driving project success, maintaining momentum across diverse teams, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the JSF program. This is an opportunity to lead teams to success in the aerospace industry, particularly in challenging conditions. The role requires a proven track record of leadership and the ability to drive results in complex environments.

What You Will Do

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring the successful execution of technical requirements within budget and schedule by implementing Collins Management Systems (CMS) and the Integrated Product Development (IPD) Team process.

• Coordinate all necessary activities related to requirement flow down, design definition, design reviews, hardware fabrication, and validation for developing actuators for various advanced engine programs.

• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure all project objectives are met without compromising project quality.

• Oversee the preparation of FAR 15 compliant proposals.

• Coordinate all Collins Engineering Change (EC) activities for drawings and solid models associated with actuation hardware, including components designed by Collins Windsor Locks.

• Manage and resolve all supplier interfacing activities, including fabrication processing issues, Flight Safety Frozen Process Review Board deliverables, dispositions to supplier Quality Notices (QNs), and responses to supplier requests for information (SRIs).

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

• Monitor and assess project risks and opportunities, developing mitigating options to achieve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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 authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with valves, actuators, and mechanical components, as well as a basic working knowledge of control systems.

•  Ability to apply mechanical and hydro-mechanical principles to analyze hardware, recommend corrective actions, conduct engineering investigations, and develop or conduct tests.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and MS Project tools.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Experience leading product development teams, creating project plans, performing risk assessments, and developing resource plans to ensure successful program execution.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical and business proposals.

• Experience managing programs using an Earned Value Management System.

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  

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