Date Posted:
2025-10-14
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.
We have a career opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented Project Engineer to own New Product Introduction (NPI) activities related to our pump product lines. In this role, you will take ownership of guiding a team in prioritization, organizing tasks, defining roles, maintaining records, and assisting in designing new pumps. You will collaborate well, maintaining clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders and leadership at Collins.
You will demonstrate leadership behaviors including taking initiative, driving results, and delivering effective feedback, which are essential for success in this challenging and rewarding opportunity. The ideal candidate will read and interpret technical drawings, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure internal processes are followed to maintain project efficiency and reduce engineering errors. You will be a key liaison between engineering, supply chain, producibility, and production teams to drive collaboration and timely completion of new projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
Participate in efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting pump program productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction.
Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
Participate in technical support for piece part supplier change verification.
Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
Coordinate between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management as necessary to support plant output.
Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries.
Understand, suggest improvements to and assist in writing, 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.
Develop disposition and substantiation for stocked and delivered hardware.
Coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
Help estimate and track project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making.
Travel required up to 10%, both domestic and international.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Interface with a variety of engineering disciplines.
Develop leadership skills, core understanding of engineering principles, and key business understanding.
Opportunities to reach into our Business, Operations, Sustaining, and Manufacturing
Gain experience in the dynamic Aerospace Industry, learning cutting edge technologies and processes.
Work that makes a difference.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with many teams and departments, broadening skill sets and knowledge base. Networking opportunities, connecting with industry experts, attending conferences, expand professional network.
QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:
Mechanical Engineering Degree
Demonstrated leadership in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment is preferred
Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware is preferred
Experience working with cross-functional teams across department and business units is preferred
SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday from 8AM-4:30PM
WHAT WE OFFER ?
BENEFITS
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, ID theft 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, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
?And more!?
Learn More & Apply Now!
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.?
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!
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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.
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