Lead Heat Exchanger Project Engineer (IPT)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT seeks a hands-on Project Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsible for the design, development, and delivery of advanced heat exchanger systems for high-performance aerospace engine applications. The role requires strong technical depth, program execution, and leadership across cross-functional teams.

Extensive experience in project management, EVM, RCCA, and vendor collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Prior experience in project management, including scheduling, cost estimation, and financial tracking

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring alignment to defined requirements, program milestones, and successful execution
• Identify program risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, cost, and technical objectives
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates, including Earned Value tracking and financial performance reporting
• Manage assigned component budgets and proactively communicate any scope, cost, or schedule impacts
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective solutions
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues such as fouling, leakage, and pressure drop, including support for in‑service components
• Support prototype builds, field testing, and in‑service issue resolution
• Own all aspects of hardware verification testing, including test facility selection (internal/external), test plan development, execution oversight, and reporting
• Develop and execute technology development plans and manufacturing development plans
• Create detailed test plans, procedures, and technical documentation
• Prepare and deliver technical proposals, engineering assessments, and design review presentations for internal and customer audiences
• Report team progress, key challenges, and solution strategies to customers and engineering leadership
• Recommend and implement design improvements and product modifications based on data, testing, and field performance
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to ensure successful product delivery

Skills

IPT leadership

Project management

Risk management

Earned Value Management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype/test support

Education

STEM degree (B.S.)

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT seeks a hands-on Project Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsible for the design, development, and delivery of advanced heat exchanger systems for high-performance aerospace engine applications. The role requires strong technical depth, program execution, and leadership across cross-functional teams.

Extensive experience in project management, EVM, RCCA, and vendor collaboration is essential.