Prototype Project Manager

Date Posted:

2023-02-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Function Description

We are looking for a creative, articulate, and organized Prototype Project Manager to help develop the future of air travel at Collins Aerospace. In this role, the Prototype Project Manager will report to the Associate Director of Customer Experience and Design (CXD) and manage the progress of prototype development and delivery of new concept products and integrated technology solutions. As part of the team, you're ambitious, self-motivated, and driven to work with our teams of designers and builders to manage the execution of functional product solutions that provide value to our customers, inspire business growth, and create desirable and differentiated passenger experiences. 

The CXD team collaborates with various business teams within Collins Aerospace, including Business Development, Strategy, Advanced Technology groups, and cross-functional engineering and prototype teams. We identify and create compelling products and experiences for our worldwide customer base. 

Prototype Project Manager responsibilities:

• Manage prototype activities across the CXD sites to deliver accurate, high-quality proof concept validation solutions for internal and external presentations.
• Business lead for all incoming projects and deliverables.
• Lead project planning - timelines, budgets, resource planning, material purchasing, and outside vendor engagement. 
• Work collaboratively with designers, engineers, shop leads, and outside resources to troubleshoot and resolve design and build issues. 
• Coordinate with shop leads to develop and maintain build schedules.
• Champion excellence in facility maintenance, professionalism, and safety procedures.
• Develop future prototype capabilities and skill strategies roadmap. 
• Communicate accomplishments, and project progress, conducting technical reviews and aligning scope changes within project and leadership teams.
• Support other Advanced Technology teams and business unit needs by providing technical expertise and initial prototype approach to challenging projects and project management support strategic initiatives and activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Leading complex, strategic prototyping programs, and product development projects in a large organization
• Demonstrate technical competency by leading prototype development reviews and highlighting technical project requirements and how to maintain product design intent using existing and advanced prototype techniques.

Qualifications We Value:

• Experience leading projects and team(s) successfully achieving strategic value-added products and technology solutions.
• Experience with advanced technical integration, working with Industrial Design and engineering teams, CAD models and drawings, and material specifications.   
• Broad knowledge of material uses and finishes: Composites, Metals and Polymers, Anodization, Coatings, and Films. 
• Formally identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates program-related risks and dependencies throughout the project.
• Experience preparing and presenting technology, project status, and roadmap planning reviews. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent organization and technical writing skills, using O365, MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint efficiently. 
• CAD skills in Siemens NX, Rhino, or other is 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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 75,000 USD - 161,000 USD; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.

Raytheon Technologies 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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