Collins Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Lead Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Lead Project Manager for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to set technical strategies and lead automation projects that improve manufacturing processes. The role involves project execution, technical guidance, and mentoring team members to enhance automation in production.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply automation engineering knowledge and coordinate with other organizations to improve manufacturing operations
Own all phases of project execution from concept development through deployment and adoption
Provide technical guidance on development of complex automation architectures
Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments and implement layered safety controls
Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple automation projects
Lead cross functional teams to ensure effective deployment to live production
Prioritize tasks to ensure that the team’s overall resources are used effectively and that deadlines are met
Maintain current knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and develops related project proposals
Provide expert level guidance for hands-on programming of automated control systems and robots as projects require
Mentor engineers within the team or within operations on how to develop and maintain automated manufacturing systems
Effectively communicates with operations, management, and technical leadership on proposals and active projects
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree 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
5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in industrial robotics; trained in at least one major robot brand
Preferred
Experience with PLCs, SCADA, MES, and IIOT
Experience with electronics manufacturing processes
Background in Low Volume, High Mix aerospace manufacturing
Ability to work across the organization vertically and horizontally
Possesses business acumen and the ability to manage project budgets
Strong verbal and communications skills
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!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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