Engineering Project Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO01: Interiors (Seats) - CO Springs 1275 N Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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.

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?

What you will do:

• Responsible for effectively developing and managing project schedules for Product and Aftermarket Engineering of Seating products.

• Ensures all project milestones are achieved within identified and documented time, budget, and performance expectations for small projects or discreet tasks within multiple projects.

• Monitors projects from initiation through first production delivery.

• Utilizes the Collins CMS Project Management tools and systems on projects

• Evaluates, develops, and/or implements standards and procedures for project management methodology, practices, procedures, and tools.

• Maintains the necessary project metrics: CPI/SPI, EVMS

• Functions as the Integrated Product Development Team Leaders, coordinating numerous functional disciplines in support of project execution.

• Facilitates communication between functional groups and with the client.

• Identifies improvement opportunities and participates in continuous improvement activities for the Project Management and Integrated Product Development Team processes.

• Monitors and reports the status of all projects to Engineering management staff, project sponsors, clients and other stakeholders.

• Utilizes SAP to monitor production and business data and to drive procurement/manufacturing requirements.

• Adheres to all RTX rules and codes of conduct.

• Performs other duties as required to ensure project success and improvement Collins' product development processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience with New Product Introduction.

• Military project management experience

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

• Project Management processes and tools

• Strong teamwork and leadership abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of an integrated project team.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills and prioritize both daily issues and long-term projects.

• Demonstrated ability to act strategically and tactically to support successful project completion.

• Strong customer focus.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead teams.

• Strong written and verbal skills.

• Strong computer skills, including skill in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software.

• Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Competency Expectations: 

• Expresses ideas effectively to establish oneself as a credible and impactful leader.

• Adjusts personally to high pressure, rapidly changing business conditions and uncertain business environments