Engineering Project Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Business
Operations Management
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112
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 Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Engineering Project Assistant will provide administrative and project coordination support by managing procurement and kitting activities, tracking project tasks, coordinating documentation and software revisions, overseeing peer review processes, preparing shipping documentation, and collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.
What You Will Do:- Provide administrative support to project engineers and teams.
- Submit procurement requests for necessary parts, ensuring all specifications and quantities are accurately ordered.
- Oversee receipt and organization of ordered parts for the kitting process.
- Submit completed kits to the build team, ensuring all parts are available.
- Preparing domestic and international shipping memos
- Track work requests using Jira or other project management tools.
- Assist in coordinating the release and revisions of documentation and software.
- Manage Peer Reviews, including creating reviews, tracking action items, and closing out the process.
- Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and other departments.
- Collaborate to achieve objectives and resolve issues.
- Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in parts ordering and inventory management
- US Citizen or Permanent Residence
- Parts ordering or inventory management using SAP
- Organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Oral and written communication skills
- 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 legal, protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons,childand elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins…
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