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Date Posted:

2025-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HPR01: Collins Puerto Rico- Aguadilla Road 110 North Km 28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico (GETC-PR) is looking to hire an **Engineering Manager** technically experienced in Change Management, Configuration Management, Engineering Change Request and Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes to join our team. In this role, you will be in a cross disciplinary team environment and will need to be able to thrive on tackling challenges, as the position requires the use of problem-solving skills in a hands-on work atmosphere to address problems and implement appropriate design or process changes.

You must be a strong, passionate problem-solver with an action-oriented, customer centric, collaborative mindset who strives to exceed expectations. Must have strong organizational and time management skills to manage delivering on-time resolution to the high volume of issues, requests, and activities originating from business leads/users with the goal of building trust while ultimately delivering on commitments that enable the businesses to continue operations with minimal to no disruption.

This position will be 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:

+ Manage the activities of a team of engineers that will continuously improve the efficiency and productivity of the support being provided to various businesses

+ Lead and oversight a team that supports Engineering Change process

+ Analyze engineering change requests, audit changes, and monitor outstanding engineering work

+ Lead day-to-day execution in PLM across multiple business units, automation and integration projects (PLM, SLM, MES, ERP, etc.), continuous improvement activities and leveraging best practices via partnership with Collins Digital Technology for development and deployment support.

+ General oversight for the team performance to ensure timely incorporation of change releases, generated x-class requests, proper document marking is achieved, and submittal of technical engineering correspondences are timely completed according to process requirements.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with SMEs and business units to ensure high-quality support and trust.

+ Ensure minimal operational disruption while maintaining compliance with configuration management, change management, engineering, and global trade requirements.

+ Manage project planning, budgeting, and process development to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

+ Oversee recruitment, placement, and performance evaluation of engineering project staff.

+ Lead career development and succession planning for direct reports.

+ Identify and implement strategies to improve policies, practices, and procedures.

+ Collaborate with AS Business Units and Product Line leaders to enhance productivity and drive process improvements.

+ Manage a team of engineers, assign resources, define objectives, and develop a staffing strategy.

+ Provide technical guidance and foster team knowledge and skills development.

+ Track individual and team performance metrics, conduct reviews, and hold regular one-on-ones.

+ Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit.

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) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant 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.

+ Experience in managing programs or parts of a program including successfully managing small groups of engineers under technical guidance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Experience in creating career development programs to ensure skills and performance of employees meet the organization’s current and future needs.

+ Previous experience working in the aerospace industry

+ Experience as a project leader managing scope, schedule, and budget for engineering activities

+ Knowledge and experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance metrics

+ Previous experience working industry standards, Configuration Management, Engineering Changes and PLM processes. Experience with Teamcenter PLM and related workflows to manage releases and changes to parts, documents and CAD data. Strong experiences on the change management process holistically.

+ Experience with Microsoft Office applications

+ Strong knowledge and experience in Project/Program Management.

+ General understanding of Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality Process and Practices.

+ Experience working with projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization.

+ Knowledge in scripting to create automated workflows.

+ Experience with LS-Dyna is a plus.

+ Experience in Siemens NX and/or CATIA V5 or similar CAD packages.

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 market.

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.

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