Senior Project Engineer, Operations ECS (hybrid - puerto Rico)

Senior Project Engineer

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to support its Power & Controls organization. We're looking for an experienced professional, like you, to accept a high level of responsibility within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you're a problem solver with a passion for Project Engineering, we want to hear from you!

This position will sit at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What you will do:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives/projects between Electronics Engineering and Operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Small Engine electronics Efficiency improvement projects
• Maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, IPT communication, status updates and various cert development activities.
• Work in a manufacturing environment and electronic products, in liaison with the Business unit.
• Prepare and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
• Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete projects to ensure business targets are met.
• Maintain and provide analysis of trends, performance, resource cost and forecasting reports.
• Gather and analyze data to monitor projects' progress in terms of cost, schedule, and technical specifications to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved.
• Meet with the project team weekly to manage project performance, status, open issues, and tasks.
• Conduct critical path analysis and works closely with the IPT to manage tasks and workflow.
• Monitor and assess project issues, escalate when necessary, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and internal processes and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of projects.

What you will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; what we do? Who we support? How we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why employees enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have:

• 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.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Join our growing team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.