Senior Project Engineer - Aftermarket Seating

This requisition is looking for an experienced Project Engineer who will focus on executing modification and upgrade projects for our Aftermarket Seating department. The team member will be responsible for leading a team of dotted lined design engineering’s, overseeing design development, bill of material management, service bulletin administration and more on a wide variety of interesting seat platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute programs for various intriguing projects such as video monitor changes, trim and finish changes, cabin reconfigurations, and more for both seats, suites and monuments.

• Drive program execution to achieve KPI’s such as quality performance, on time delivery, hours spend, etc.

• Own Engineering deliverables and activities for mod & upgrade seating programs.

• Lead individual Design Engineers that also work on seating programs but have a different reporting relationship.

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Program Management, Engineering and Certification.

• Performs engineering activities that cannot be attributed to a defined discipline including continuous improvement initiatives.

• Think strategically to identify an optimal program approach.

• Provide supplemental support for quotation execution Project Engineers.

• Perform bill of material activities, service bulletin activities, lead program design reviews, review engineering change notices, and direct assigned Design Engineers.

• Operate in a fast-paced, team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR

• Advance degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of design/project/quotation experience

• Prior experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial aircraft seating products is a plus.

• Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

• Familiarity with FAA requirements a plus.

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.

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.

Interiors:

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?

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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!

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

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Best Doctors, 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.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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.