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The Collins Aerospace Global Engineering Center in Puerto Rico is seeking a visionary and experienced technical manager to lead the Advanced Engineering Analysis & Transformation team. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, adopting cutting-edge engineering practices, and advancing analytical capabilities within the Advanced Structures business unit. The selected candidate will foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement to build a high-performing team capable of delivering transformative results. 

As Engineering Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives, pilot projects, and impactful use cases. This includes aligning efforts with business priorities such as sustainability, analysis excellence, knowledge management, root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations, and design optimization for cost, weight, producibility, and performance.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, resource allocation, and overall group management to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Conduct performance reviews, track team and individual metrics, and oversee career development and succession planning, including mentorship and training opportunities.
• Support the technical growth of engineers by providing guidance, coaching, and fostering continuous learning through professional development programs.
• Develop and execute roadmaps for advanced engineering analysis initiatives, leveraging data science, machine learning, and modeling tools to address business needs.
• Partner with engineering disciplines to align analysis capabilities with design and manufacturing processes.
• Identify data gaps, develop solutions to address them, and lead cross-functional efforts or delegate ownership as needed.
• Collaborate with disciplines such as structures, thermal, dynamics, carbon, and NPI engineering to drive engineering excellence.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, afterspanet, and airline customers to deliver innovative, measurable solutions that meet business needs.
• Establish strong relationships with Business Units, Global Engineering and Technology Centers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide high-quality support and build trust.
• Partner with Collins Aerospace Global Engineering Centers, Best Cost Engineering organizations, CAS, ART, and DT to leverage shared knowledge and resources effectively.
• Promote and implement CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) processes and tools to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Develop standard work guidelines and collaborate with the Lifecycle Data team to produce solutions where appropriate.
• Drive policies, practices, and procedure improvements to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery of initiatives and programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the successful execution of complex technical projects from concept to completion.
• Travel up to 10 domestically and internationally, as needed, to support business objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as required.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who do we support? How do we work?

• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.

• You will learn why people enjoy themselves and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications YOU must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in engineering management, particularly in digital transformation, model-based enterprise, or related fields. 
• Experience utilizing CORE or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. 
• Experience collaborating with global teams with diverse technical and functional backgrounds.
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Experience with technology project development, including TDP: TRL/MML/MRL progression projects.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools, SAP, and Configuration Management.
• Experience with project management and applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance metrics.
• Expertise in lifecycle data applications, engineering process optimization, and advanced data science tools. 
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (C++, Python, ADA) or similar tools. 
• Knowledge in developing machine learning (ML) and physics-informed machine learning (PIML). 

What We Offer

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, 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 spanet.

In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded a new Global Engineering Center (GEC) facility in Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years, at our Aguadilla site.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

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.

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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