Senior Project Engineer

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience 

• Mechanical Engineering Degree, Master’s in Engineering Management, Master’s in System Engineering, MBA, or similar advanced degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware is preferred

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Mechanical Power Conversion has an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious future leader. Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) is growing due to high customer demand and is in need of a Senior Project Engineer. In this position the qualified individual will have the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, purchasing, etc. to implement new products across a variety of pumping and gear box technologies.  As part of the project management role a successful candidate will be responsible for managing the schedule & budget as well as maintaining constant communication to the team as well as management.  Additionally, the role requires a strong understanding of the fundamentals of machine design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and structural dynamics.   

Furthermore, this role will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the speed of bringing new products to market.   MPC is on the lookout for an ambitious candidate who is a superb communicator with strong technical skills and who wants to make an impact on the aerospace industry.

• →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 insure 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

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We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

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