Senior Project Engineer

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hir​

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible benefits and wellness perks

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace’s Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) unit in Rockford, IL seeks a Senior Project Engineer who will lead cross-functional teams to implement new pump and gear box technologies. You will manage schedules, budgets, and communications with team members and management, ensuring timely execution and escalation of risks.

The role requires strong fundamentals in machine design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural dynamics.

Qualifications

• 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.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, purchasing, etc. to implement new products.
• Manage schedule and budget for projects and maintain communication with team and management.
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted projects and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate hardware development configurations and hardware modifications throughout development.

Skills

Machine design

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Structural dynamics

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Mechanical Power Conversion has an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious future leader.

Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) is growing due to high customer demand and is in need of a Senior Project Engineer.

In this position the qualified individual will have the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, purchasing, etc. to implement new products across a variety of pumping and gear box technologies.

As part of the project management role a successful candidate will be responsible for managing the schedule & budget as well as maintaining constant communication to the team as well as management.

Additionally, the role requires a strong understanding of the fundamentals of machine design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and structural dynamics.

Furthermore, this role will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the speed of bringing new products to market.

MPC is on the lookout for an ambitious candidate who is a superb communicator with strong technical skills and who wants to make an impact on the aerospace industry.

What You Will Do

• Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
• Identify mitigation plans for impacted project
• 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, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• 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

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mechanical Engineering Degree, Master's in Engineering Management, Master's in System Engineering, MBA, or similar advanced degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware is preferred

What We Offer Benefits

• 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!

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! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again. Be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a