Senior Project Engineer - Obsolescence Management

Date Posted:

2023-10-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

The Collins Aerospace Power & Controls Obsolescence Management Department (OMD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a Project Engineering position.   The successful candidate will be part of an organization that spans many of the Power & Control product lines, working with cross functional teams whose key objective is to prevent impact to customer deliveries due to an obsolescence issue.  The position is high paced, with ever changing priorities that need to be addressed over short durations.  

The role is based in Windsor Locks, CT. This role is a hybrid role and averages 3-5 days on-site per week based on project/ customer needs. Travel time is up to 5%.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help to lead a cross functional Obsolescence Management Team (OMT) by coordinating, managing, and reporting on all aspects of obsolescence, including schedules and budget.

• Analyze data gathered and guide program personnel in developing obsolescence mitigation plans that align with the product/program strategy.

• Update weekly reports and action item lists to facilitate meetings and tracking.

• Maintain a cooperative work environment, while driving focus on, and timely closure of the cross-functional team member actions.

• Interface with other functional areas, including Program Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations.

• Exercise exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage the details of digging into, tracking, and communicating the technical and business aspects of various issues, as well as being able to communicate the process at a higher level to internal and sometimes external customers.

• Task schedule and budget management

• Participate in process improvement initiatives; Example: Update processes and standard work based on the use of newer tools, and organization changes. 

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience managing multiple small tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• 5 years’ experience working with electronics components, Design and/or Project Engineering.

• Familiarity with the Collins organization, policy and processes is beneficial, especially in Power & Controls product areas.

• Experience working with suppliers, internal and external customers, etc.

• Knowledge of MS Project, MS Access, Team Center, SAP, and financial acumen including “earned value”.

• Applicant should be comfortable in quickly changing priorities and achieving results in short time durations.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

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!

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

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.

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, Home and Auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• 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! 

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.

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.

                                                                                               

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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