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Collins Aerospace · 9 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer to support complex electrical and electro-mechanical projects. The role involves planning, execution, and completion of projects while ensuring adherence to budget and timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing project risks and customer satisfaction.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support new project estimating, including risk assessment and planning

Contribute to the integrated master schedule and project planning

Perform Control Account Management (CAM) activities to include:

Create work and planning packages, coordinate with finance for charge number creation

Oversee project and budget status, manage schedules, and ensure on-time deliverables

Manage Level 5 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) supporting EVMS compliance, including ETC calculations, BCR processing, and generation of variance analysis

Track activities against plan and manage work scope, clearly communicating any challenges or changes to key stakeholders

Interface with Earned Value teams, program teams, engineering product teams to ensure level-loaded and accurate representation in workload planning tools

Pursue cost savings and efficient improvement opportunities to maximize project profitability

Support maintenance of engineering design/modeling guidance and instructions

Clearly communicate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and met

Support the preparation of technical documentation and reports

Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts to identify the causes for development related issues

Ensure adherence to group project engineering discipline to ensure excellent project execution and process improvement

Stringent compliance to risk and change management

Drive retrospective project review, including report-out and feedback to estimating

Qualification

FPGA closed-loop control systemsActuation systemsPower electronicsEarned Value ManagementProject management softwareCost AccountingAgile methodologiesMS ProjectSAPEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience

Proficiency in project management software and tools

Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Knowledge of aerospace and defense industry standards and practices is a plus

Preferred

Strong background in Cost Accounting and Earned Value Management

Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards

Proficiency in MS Project or other scheduling tools

Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) applications

Experience working with SAP and other Material Requirements Planning (MRP) applications

Familiarity with Teamcenter, ALM, or PLM applications

Benefits

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!