Senior Project Engineer

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. Lead and support initiatives within the Fuel Metering product line .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWindsor Locks • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering initiatives within the Fuel Metering product line, with a strong focus on Design Verification Testing, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in mechanical and hydro-mechanical principles, data analysis, and project management tools to drive successful project execution.

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Design Verification Testing (DVT)Total Manufacturing Cost (TMC) ManagementHydraulic Actuation Systems ExperienceData Analysis Using MATLABCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Mechanical PrinciplesHydro-Mechanical PrinciplesEngineering Test Plans DevelopmentTroubleshootingCorrective Action RecommendationsTechnical Report DocumentationFuel Test Rigs ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyMicrosoft ProjectEarned Value Management (EVM)

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Collins Manpower Planning Tool (COBRA)EPEC PLMSiemens TeamcenterSAP

Industry Keywords

Fuel MeteringEngine Control SystemsCross-Functional EngineeringSupplier Quality NoticesProgram Management System Standard (PMSS)Integrated Product Development (IPD)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support initiatives within the Fuel Metering product line
Coordinate cross-functional engineering and product activities across design, fabrication, procurement, assembly, testing, and aftermarket investigations of engine control system fuel metering components
Partner with Collins Engineering leadership and the Collins Program Office to drive project execution, ensure cross-functional alignment, and achieve program objectives
Lead Design Verification Testing (DVT) and Qualification Testing according to customer- and regulatory-approved test plans
Manage Total Manufacturing Cost (TMC) for assigned products and lead cost-reduction initiatives
Develop and maintain engineering resource and staffing plans using the Collins Manpower Planning Tool (COBRA)
Champion Relentless Root Cause and Corrective Action (RRCA) processes using applicable CORE tools
Coordinate supplier-related engineering activities through resolution and closure, including fabrication and processing issues, Flight Safety Frozen Process Review Board deliverables, Supplier Quality Notices, and Supplier Requests for Information
Lead and coordinate Collins Engineering Change Request activities, including review, approval, and implementation of drawing and solid-model revisions
Drive technical requirements within cost and schedule targets using the Program Management System Standard (PMSS) and Integrated Product Development (IPD) processes
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and Mechanical Engine Systems Operations to resolve production challenges, improve manufacturing performance, and achieve production yield targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
Experience with hydraulic actuation systems, fuel controls, and/or similar mechanical or hydro-mechanical products preferred
Knowledge of mechanical and hydro-mechanical principles, including hardware analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action recommendations preferred
Experience supporting engineering investigations, hardware troubleshooting, and engineering testing preferred
Familiarity with data analysis, processing, and plotting using MATLAB or equivalent tools preferred
Experience developing engineering test plans and documenting results in technical reports preferred
Experience with fuel and/or hydraulic test rigs preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is a plus
Experience working on or leading cross-functional engineering project teams preferred
Familiarity with EPEC PLM and Siemens Teamcenter preferred
Familiarity with SAP preferred
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
No security clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits may be available