Senior Product Development Lead, Engineered Items

Date Posted:

2023-02-28-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA21: Aerostructures - Chula Vista 850 Lagoon Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Product Development Lead, Engineered Items to join our Systems and Equipment engineering organization. In this role you will drive cross functional execution of strategic development projects associated with new product design and technologies. These projects are key enablers to technology advancement and cost savings initiatives on current and future programs. You will utilize Collins Management System and associated tools to successfully take new products through technology development phases and into production implementation. This will include utilization of Technology Progression gate reviews, Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP), integrated master schedules, risk mitigation tools, and financial analysis. In addition, you will need project management, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.  You will interact with Suppliers, Value Streams, Engineering, Quality and Executive Leadership Teams on a global level.

**Position will be working in a Hybrid capacity, a weekly mix of working onsite and remotely from home, at our Chula Vista CA facility. Relocation assistance is available.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize the Collins Management System to develop and execute on strategic initiatives associated with technology and product development.
• Create and execute complex projects for product development that include design development, validation & verification, prototype procurement and build, and product introduction
• Oversee projects to ensure they are aligned to Collins Aerospace’s strategic plans and objectives
• Communicate to stakeholders how the development projects align to the business’ goals and metrics
• Create visual management tools to communicate real-time project health and status
• Work with project technical leads to resolve technical challenges and conduct schedule and risk trade studies
• Drive successful execution of design and development phase, including design evolution, oversight of the prototype hardware build within the supply base and validation testing
• Visit suppliers to evaluate initial capabilities and ongoing performance
• Drive process improvement throughout the development and production phases
• Monitor project timelines and reevaluate project’s financial forecasts
• Ad-hoc project schedule and financial analysis, reporting, and presentations
• Will use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, project) to create financial analysis and presentations
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position.

• Experience with any part of the Product Development Life Cycle

• Experience with aircraft parts, structures and/or components

• Project management experience working in cross functional teams

• Experience in Stakeholder communications and presentations

• Understanding of engineering principles and theories

• Microsoft Office: Project and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Program Management experience (cost benefits analysis)
• Knowledge on nacelle systems and components
• Knowledge related to the design and qualification requirements of aerospace components
• Knowledge of DO-160 environmental requirements
• Finance background or previous Program Management experience
• Experience in Operations, finance, supply chain, or business strategy
• PMP certification
• Strong data skills, advanced user of all Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Some familiarity with programming and data visualization
• Experience with manufacturing operations and processes
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Process Improvement experience
• Executive communication experience
• Experience using Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and processes

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.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

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 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.

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! 

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

The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 236,000 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, education/training, and key skills.

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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