Date Posted:

2024-09-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC31: US095-Winston-Salem (Fairchild 1455 Fairchild Road , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Join Our Team as an Engineering Project Lead - Interiors Premium Seating

Are you an accomplished Engineering Project Lead seeking a dynamic opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in product development? We are looking for a seasoned professional with a profound understanding of engineering principles and a track record of managing medium to large-scale projects. This role is pivotal in overseeing the development of our Interiors Seating Products, encompassing both existing lines and exciting new product introductions.

Position Summary:

As an Engineering Project Lead, you will spearhead critical projects from inception through execution, influencing every phase from planning and budgeting to implementation and customer delivery. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, program managers, and suppliers, ensuring that project milestones are met with utmost precision and quality. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge seating solutions in a globally recognized organization.

What you will do:

Lead Strategic Initiatives: Drive planning, organization, and coordination of engineering activities to uphold customer satisfaction and achieve project deliverables.Project Management Excellence: Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, adeptly managing multiple projects concurrently.Stakeholder Management: Represent Collins as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives.Risk Mitigation and Solutions: Proactively identify project challenges, devise effective solutions, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.Financial Acumen: Pursue cost-saving opportunities to enhance project profitability without compromising quality or timelines.Technical Oversight: Exercise technical acuity and an understanding of commercial seating products to oversee all project phases and ensure technical requirements are met.

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

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!  

This position is eligible for relocation 

  

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. 

Note: 

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) 

Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year 
  

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. 

  

  

Learn More and Apply Now! 

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

  

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

  

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement: 

  

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.   

  

#reempowerprogram 

  

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 

Have prior experience in functional area of interest 

Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

  

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

  

  

  

 

 

What you will learn in this role:

Innovation and Industry Leadership: Candidates will gain firsthand experience working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions in the aerospace industry. They will understand how to blend innovation with practicality to create superior aircraft interiors that enhance passenger comfort and safety.Project Management Expertise: This role offers extensive learning in managing complex projects. Candidates will develop and refine their skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and executing projects of varying sizes and scopes. They will learn how to oversee projects from inception through entry into service, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets.Cross-functional Collaboration: Candidates will collaborate with various departments including engineering leadership, program management, integrated project teams, operations, and suppliers. They will learn to act as a liaison and primary point of contact for customers, enhancing their communication and coordination skills.Cost Efficiency and Profitability: By identifying and pursuing cost-saving opportunities, candidates will learn to maximize project profitability. They will also gain experience in performing critical path analysis and implementing mitigation plans to ensure successful project completion.Technical Acumen: The role provides an opportunity to deepen technical knowledge, especially related to commercial premium cabin seating products. Candidates will enhance their understanding of the technical aspects of product development, from engineering design to manufacturing and compliance with regulatory standards.Risk Management: Candidates will learn to identify project risks and opportunities, developing and executing mitigation actions and contingency plans. This will build their ability to handle project issues effectively, ensuring productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals are met.Global Perspective: With operations in over 12 states and more than 10 countries, candidates will gain a global perspective on the aerospace industry. They will learn to navigate and manage projects within a diverse, international environment.Professional Growth: The role offers significant professional growth opportunities, including leadership and advanced technical training. Candidates will be prepared to take on more complex and higher-level responsibilities within the aerospace sector.

Qualifications you must have:

Typically Bachelor’s degree and minimum (10) ten years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree in a related field and minimum (7) seven years of relevant experience OR In the absence of a degree, (14) fourteen years of relevant experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Project: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project, will enable you to hit the ground running and seamlessly integrate into our project management processes.Cross-functional Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage projects across various functions and throughout the entire product life cycle, showcasing your versatility and comprehensive understanding of project dynamics.Manufacturing Expertise: Proven track record in developing physical products within the manufacturing industry, allowing you to bring practical insights and a results-driven approach to our team.Aerospace Industry Insight: Direct experience in the aerospace sector, equipping you with the specific knowledge and understanding required to excel in our highly specialized field.Regulated Industry Leadership: Strong background in managing full-cycle projects in regulated industries, highlighting your ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver successful outcomes.Minimum (5) five years of project lead experienceExperience with scheduling and managing a budgetPrevious design experiencePrevious experience in a customer-facing roleMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this positionAbility for both domestic and international travel to support program deliverables, approximately travel up to 20% a year.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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