Date Posted:

2025-08-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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:

None/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. 

 

We have a career opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented Project Engineer to own New Product Introduction (NPI) activities related to our pump product lines. In this role, you will take ownership of guiding a team in prioritization, organizing tasks, defining roles, maintaining records, and assisting in designing new pumps. You will collaborate well, maintaining clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders and leadership at Collins.   

 

You will demonstrate leadership behaviors including taking initiative, driving results, and delivering effective feedback, which are essential for success in this challenging and rewarding opportunity. The ideal candidate will read and interpret technical drawings, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure internal processes are followed to maintain project efficiency and reduce engineering errors. You will be a key liaison between engineering, supply chain, producibility, and production teams to drive collaboration and timely completion of new projects. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership. 

Assist in efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting pump program productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction. 

Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability. 

Assist in technical support for piece part supplier change verification. 

Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project. 

Coordinate between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management as necessary to support plant output. 

Support less experienced engineers within the team. 

Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries. 

Understand, help write, improve, 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. 

Develop disposition and substantiation for stocked and delivered hardware. 

Coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines. 

Help estimate and track project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making. 

Travel required up to 10%, both domestic and international. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE: 

Typically requires a University Degree 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. 

3+ years of project management experience. 

5+ years of experience with pump products. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:  

Mechanical Engineering Degree, master's in engineering management, System Engineering, MBA, or similar advanced degree 

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification  

Demonstrated leadership in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment is preferred 

Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware is preferred 

Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.  

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.    

Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.    

Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.    

Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.    

Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.     

SCHEDULE 

Monday – Friday from 8AM-4:30PM 

WHAT WE OFFER  

 

BENEFITS  

 

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!   

 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

 

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! 

 

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. 

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. 

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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