Program Chief Engineer

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Collins Aerospace is seeking a Cabin Integration Program Chief Engineer for our Cabin Monuments & Integration Engineering team in Everett, WA.  This Chief Engineering role allows you to oversee a team of 5-10 Project Engineers (Systems Integration Project Team Leads), and support a variety of cabin integration programs including development of front row furniture and monuments, as well as, integration programs culminating in certification (like STCs). As Chief Engineer, both breadth and depth of technical experience as essential.  The Chief Engineer will need to demonstrate the capability to develop and govern the execution of product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for technical execution of cabin integration programs
• Ensure IPTs complete accurate decomposition of program requirements, guaranteeing that all project aspects are thoroughly addressed
• Champion process maturity and continuous improvement
• Accountable for managing cost, schedule, and risks to drive success of projects
• Drive efforts to meet DTC goals - balancing quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Conduct and oversee trade studies to evaluate project alternatives, making data-driven decisions that optimize project outcomes
• Lead a team of direct report engineers, each of whom is a Systems Integrated Product Team (SIPT) Lead engineer for development programs of various sizes
• Mentor, develop, and coach your team while fostering an environment of growth, collaboration, and innovation
• Support the development of bids and proposals for new products

What YOU Will do:

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and oversight of an  engineering team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, design engineering, verification & validation engineering, and other team members to achieve elegant and reliable solutions
• Managing costs, schedules, and risks associated with the program
• Implement robust change management processes
• Review, maintain, and optimize standard work instructions ensuring both process completeness along with process speed
• Lead your team in implementing continuous improvements
• Acquire and develop engineering talent through recruiting, hiring, and management processes
• May travel 10

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications we prefer:

• Proven Project Engineering or comparable technical field
• Strong systems or requirement compliance background
• Program Management Skills like IMS Development, Earned Value Experience, etc.
• Aerospace and aircraft experience
• Certification experience including working with FAA, EASA, and designated representatives is a plus

What We Offer

• Eligible for relocation

• 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! 

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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.     

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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?

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.

• 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 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/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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