Principal Project Engineer; Hybrid

Location: A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Type: Hybrid

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Are you a results‑driven professional with a passion for leading complex projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a dynamic individual who can confidently communicate across all levels, identify and mitigate risks, drive cost savings, and ensure successful execution of medium to large‑scale engineering programs.

This role requires strong coordination and technical insight.

This is a hybrid role located in Rockford, IL. Must be a commutable distance to our Plant 1 Engineering location.

• Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted project.
• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Conduct meetings and consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
• Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Manage and coordinate hardware development configurations throughout the engineering process.
• Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain the integrated master schedules for the project.
• Coordinate HW equipment modifications throughout the development process.
• Complete gated reviews throughout a project to ensure optimal schedule efficiency.
• Understand and execute test procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, and report out test results.
• Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering setbacks.
• Read and interpret drawings, provide mark‑ups, and coordinate drawing releases.
• Estimate and track project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making.
• Create schedule and project budgets for new business proposals.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10‑15%.
• Responsible for executing medium‑to‑large projects to completion over multiple years.
• Document best practices into engineering standard work.
• Develop test procedures and complete test reports for verification of product requirements.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Active Security Clearance is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing the design and development of aerospace rotating equipment is preferred.
• Experience working on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously is preferred.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams across department and business units is preferred.
• Pump or mechanical geartrain design experience is preferred.

• 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.
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