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Engineering Project Lead

RTX Corporation

Engineering Project Lead

Salary Not Specified

RTX Corporation, Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 31 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1dcea4e12d764ee1987847a106fe707b

Full Job Description

  • Monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects. Identifies, develops, and gathers necessary resources to ensure project completion.

  • Manages all aspects of an engineering project and program.

  • Works with Engineering Managers to allocate Engineering and Certification resources.

  • Drives strategic program planning and assigns tasks to ensure business targets are met.

  • Directs the work of employees assigned on complex projects in technical engineering and administrative areas.

  • Supports and liaises with Sales Managers, Program Managers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other functions from a technical Engineering Lead perspective.

  • Conducts project meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

  • Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and supervises project staff to meet project targets, budgets, and milestones.

  • Identifies and reacts to complex project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources, and assisting resolution development.

  • Acts as a primary contact with key customers and develops professional relationship with customers and understands their needs to meet demands within the contracted scope.

  • Directs all phases of Engineering programs from inception through completion.

  • Oversees and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.

  • Supports the preparation of external proposals, internal work statement quotations and terms/conditions of contracts.

  • Reviews project and budget status, manages schedules and prepares reports.

  • Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

  • Represents Engineering as the primary customer Engineering contact.

  • Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.

  • Meets program schedules and budgets and maintains the integrated master schedules for project(s).

  • Travel up to 10-15%, based on business needs.

    Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.K. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial aircraft seating products is a plus.

  • Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

  • Familiarity with CAA/EASA/FAA requirements a plus.

    • 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.

  • 25 days Annual Leave & Public Holidays

  • Pension Scheme up to 8% Employer Contribution

  • Attractive Compensation Package

  • Early finish Fridays

  • Group Income Protection

  • Private Medical Care

  • Professional Development + Growth

  • Support with professional fees