Senior Principal Project Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-02-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We have an opportunity for a dynamic lead project manager supporting Advanced Manufacturing. The Advanced Manufacturing team develops and implements state of the art technology to improve production and enable digital connectivity throughout operations.

You will scope projects, develop budgets, create, and execute project plans, and monitor performance in support of our Smart Factory transformation. You will identify project related problems and recommend solutions.

The ideal candidate will understand product life cycle development processes and manufacturing process development. You will be able to effectively lead high performance teams consistent with Collins Aerospace corporate and Operations Core Values (the How of performance). Experience with the practical application of Lean Principles and Six Sigma are highly valued.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and own project plans, schedules, and budgets ensuring adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.
• Perform critical path analysis preparing and implementing work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Guides and communicates job schedule to all project team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Conduct meetings, consolidate, and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s).
• Monitors performance metrics of projects and develops corrective action plans to address gaps.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.
• Promote the Collins Path and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Reviews and presents plans and progress reports relating to project strategy, progress, and results.
• Travel up to 35%.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

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QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Self-directed; strong planning and organizational skills, able adapt to changing priorities and assignments while executing.
• Strong peer leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous Program/Project management experience.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Knowledgeable of aerospace or manufacturing processes, product, and quality requirements. Experience with New Product Introductions is valued.
• Proficiency applying Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency in MS Project and SAP or similar ERP system
• PMP Certification is valued.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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