Principal Project Engineer; Hybrid

Position: Principal Project Engineer (Hybrid)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
*
* Location:

** A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
** Position Role Type:
** Hybrid
* * 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 Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

This is a hybrid role located in Rockford, IL. Must be a commutable distance to our Plant 1 Engineering location.
** What You Will Do
*** 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
* Estimates and tracks project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making
* Creates 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
* Documents best practices into engineering standard work.
* Develops test procedures and completes test reports for verification of product requirements.
** Qualifications You Must Have
*** 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
** Qualifications We Prefer
*** 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
** What We Offer
** 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
* 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…