Senior Materials Project Engineer – Aerospace

Collins Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); 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 insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead and oversee operational sustainment and material projects. You will plan, execute, and deliver across cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and technically sound results.

The role emphasizes cradle-to-delivery project management, risk handling, and performance reporting. A STEM degree with substantial experience, plus PMP/Agile/SAFe credentials, is preferred.

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.
• Proficient in MS Project, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and earned value management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Materials Engineering project scope and schedules from cradle to first delivery.
• Lead multiple medium to large projects ($500K+) delivering on-cost, on-schedule and on-technical execution.
• Manage project risks, assumptions and dependencies.
• Prepare progress reports and key project performance metrics including CPI/SPI/EAC.
• Support vendor/supplier/contractor oversight, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Provide regular status updates on projects to leadership, project sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between functional groups, stakeholders and customers.
• Align project schedules with the Work Breakdown Structure to ensure proper planning, monitoring and control.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Ensure scope changes are identified, documented, and communicated to the program manager for appropriate action.
• Support continuous improvement in maturing standards, procedures, and tools for effective project management practices.
• Mentor early-career professionals by providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to enhance team capabilities

Skills

MS Project

Resource loading

Earned Value

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PMP

Agile SAFe

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead and oversee operational sustainment and material projects. You will plan, execute, and deliver across cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and technically sound results.

The role emphasizes cradle-to-delivery project management, risk handling, and performance reporting. A STEM degree with substantial experience, plus PMP/Agile/SAFe credentials, is preferred.