Engineer II, Project Engineering (hybrid)

Join Collins Aerospace

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for leading complex projects? We're looking for a dynamic individual who can confidently communicate across all levels, identify and mitigate risks, drive cost savings, and ensure successful execution of medium-to-large-scale engineering programs. This role requires strong coordination and technical insight. This is a hybrid position located in Rockford, IL. Candidate must be a commutable distance from our Plant 1 Engineering location.

What You Will Do

Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership. Identify mitigation plans for impacted projects. 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. 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. Estimates and tracks project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making. Creates schedule and project budgets for new business proposals. Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-15%. Responsible for executing medium to large projects to completion over multiple years. Documents best practices into engineering standard work. Develops test procedures and completes test reports for verification of product requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred. Active Security Clearance is preferred. Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing the design and development of aerospace rotating equipment is preferred. Experience working on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously is preferred. Experience working with cross-functional teams across department and business units is preferred. Pump or mechanical geartrain design experience is preferred.

What We Offer

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! May be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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!

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, 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.