Lead Project Engineer, Sensors & Integrated Systems

Prattwhitney; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer to support growth within the product organization. You will coordinate hardware, software, and test engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing schedules, budgets, and communication with leadership; identifying risks and implementing workarounds; and driving cost-saving opportunities while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

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
• Experience with RTCA DO-178, DO-254, and DO-160 requirements
• Experience with MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects and suggest adjustments to ensure adherence to plan, schedule, and budget
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and incidents impacting scope or schedule
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted projects
• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability
• Perform critical path analysis; prepare and implement work-around plans
• Conduct meetings and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project
• Direct all phases of the project from inception through completion
• Oversee and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, and operating budgets
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports
• Coordinate hardware and software development configurations throughout engineering process
• Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals
• Direct the work of employees assigned on projects in technical manufacturing and administrative areas
• Establish design work scope content for product development, integration, and test
• Meet program schedules and budgets; maintain the integrated master schedules
• Coordinate HW & SW equipment modifications throughout development

Skills

Clear communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

EVMS

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer to support growth within the product organization. You will coordinate hardware, software, and test engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing schedules, budgets, and communication with leadership; identifying risks and implementing workarounds; and driving cost-saving opportunities while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.