NPI Pumps Project Engineer II

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Project Engineer responsible for guiding New Product Introduction activities in aerospace technology. Collaborating with teams to ensure project efficiency and reduce errors in pump product lines.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Confidently provide clear, concise communications with peers and Collins leadership.
Assist in efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting pump program productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction.
Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
Assist in technical support for piece part supplier change verification.
Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
Coordinate between project management and planning, project teams, and production line management as necessary to support plant output.
Support less experienced engineers within the team.
Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries.
Understand, help write, improve, and execute test procedures.
Analyze, interpret, and report out test results.
Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering setbacks.
Read and interpret drawings, provide mark ups, and coordinate drawing releases.
Develop disposition and substantiation for stocked and delivered hardware.
Coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
Help estimate and track project budget and schedule utilizing EVMS decision making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Mechanical or Systems Engineering Degree
Experience in a production role supporting aerospace rotating equipment
Mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical hardware

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

test proceduresdata analysisdrawing interpretationproject budgetingproject schedulingcost saving analysisquality investigationengineering supportmechanical hardware experienceproduction support

Soft Skills

clear communicationteam supportproblem-solvingcoordinationpresentation skillsleadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsconcise reportingmentoring

Certifications

Mechanical Engineering DegreeSystems Engineering Degree