Engineering Project Lead- Bespoke Products (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-10-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Engineering Project Lead:

This position is for an experienced Project Lead professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise.  Manages medium-size to large product development projects.  Develops project plans and budgets, performs critical analysis, pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability, and monitors project performance.  Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions.

More specifically, this position supports Interiors Bespoke Seating Products. This position will require ~10% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in the areas of planning, organization, and coordination of all engineering activities necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and to support execution of project deliverables and milestones.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects of varying size and scope.  Can multi-task across multiple projects.
• Maintain the integrated master schedule for project(s), project and budget status, and prepares reports.
• Manage appropriate actions to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee all phases of project development from inception through entry into service and directs the work of employees assigned on projects.
• Represent Collins as the primary customer point of contact for projects.
• Liaison between program management, engineering leadership, integrated project teams, operations, and suppliers.
• Pursue all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Perform critical path analysis and prepares and implements mitigation plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Identify and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Responsible for managing project risks and opportunities, and execution of mitigation actions and contingency plans.
• Exercise technical acuity and an understanding of commercial seating products
• Monitor and assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Project (Project Server experience is ideal)
• Experience with managing projects across functions and throughout the entire product cycle
• Manufacturing industry experience developing physical products
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience managing full-cycle projects in a regulated industry                                                                                       

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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.

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