Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

Engineering Project Assistant

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As an Engineering Project Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include:

• Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications
• Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution
• Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle
• Performs project non-technical duties

You will strive in this role if you have a strict attention to detail and you are a self-motivated individual who excels in a dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required
• Permissions administration. Fielding network account access requests and NDA paperwork. Granting access to new team members. Administering program permission groups
• Third party bid review support
• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers
• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process
• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis
• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements
• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process
• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments
• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels
• Works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams
• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues
• Edits format of required documentation
• Prepare presentations
• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status
• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings
• Releases software and/or documents
• Assists with tracking of Change Orders
• Participates in status meetings

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications

Qualifications We Prefer

• JIRA experience
• Experience assisting engineering teams or other supportive role
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation preparation experience

What We Offer

• 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!

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.