IPT Lead

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Date Posted

2021-06-16-07:00

Country

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Collins Aerospace Systems, part of Raytheon Technologies, is on the lookout for an Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead to join the Nacelles Value stream in Wolverhampton.

In this position you will be responsible for managing/delivering Engineering programs and In-service issues within the assigned Product Family. As the single point of contact for all HMA or EMA activities, you will work closely with the Programme Chief Engineer, Functional Teams, Product Family Manager and Programme Managers to develop and deliver programs that are compliant, on time and within target costs. You will interface with customers and ensure that deliverables are achieved on time, to target cost to quality standards. You will also interface with operation’s to provide engineering support for production issues.

The IPT Lead is required will provide leadership for all aspects of specific project(s) assigned to them, working with:

• The Project Manager(s) to ensure that projects are properly managed to achieve project delivery in accordance with project plans.
• The Program Chief Engineer and Specialists to ensure that engineering integrity is achieved, engineering procedures are complied with and that product strategies are in place to provide discriminating technologies for future products.
• The Engineers in the Team to ensure that lessons learnt are addressed and a robust trouble free product is developed.
  

In Addition The IPT Lead Will

• Manage the engineering team and ensure engineering project plans are developed, maintained and throughout all phases of the program.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, supply chain, operations and quality to deliver the engineering qualification package up to certification
• Ensure adherence to plan and allocated budget for specific programs
• Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the customer
• Perform other tasks which are not included in this job specification but are within the capabilities of the individual and, where necessary, training will be given.
  

Responsibilities

The IPT Lead is accountable for all aspects of their assigned project to deliver a compliant/qualified system on time and to budget. Typical areas of significance include:

• Project Management
• Review and approval of project plans to ensure that all engineering deliverables are defined
• Monitoring projects and ensuring schedule, cost adherence and engineering deliverables with respect to technical issues
• Jointly with the associated Project Manager, maintain the financial and resource forecasts for the project(s)
• Financial performance
• Establish engineering project forecasts for resource and spend to support annual budget allocation.
• Risk
• Ensuring that technical risk is reviewed and managed, such that mitigation plans are laid down and pro-actively worked with regular reviews to support project plans.
• Communication
• Co-ordination of the Project Team through regular start up meetings
• Flow down communication from Senior Management to engineering staff
• Upward conduit of feedback from engineering staff to senior management
• Effective and timely reporting of project status
• Deployment of ‘visible management’ philosophy
• People
• Leading a team of engineers and technicians.
• Allocation and management of project tasks set to team members
• Working with the Engineering Manager to facilitate staff development, through mentorship of team members
• Compliance
• Adherence to engineering process
• Engineering the product to specification, ensuring that all technical requirements relating to Specification Compliance and Product Integrity are met (including statutory, legal and ethical requirements).
• Monitoring and controlling product cost to meet agreed targets
• Problem Resolution
• Monitoring of issues related to in service use of project equipment and timely implementation of any corrective actions required.
• Progression and resolution of FRACA issues raised within the team.
  

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified, chartered or has relevant experience in the product line or similar
• Broad technical and intellectual capability, ability to effectively interface with a wide range of professionally qualified external / internal business disciplines
• Highly motivated; able to “make things happen” through direct leadership and the utilisation of others
• A determined, committed individual with a track record of taking responsibility and calculated risks
• Recognised for leadership skills
• Structured and organised; good planning, reporting and communication skills – able to manage multiple tasks
• Able to assess risk quickly and provide timely corrective actions when needed
• Able to operate successfully at senior management level
• Be comfortable with operating in a multi-site working environment (working with other Collins sites)
• Project/team leadership experience/potential
• Commercial awareness so that risks and opportunities can be prioritized
  

About Us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, 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 problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The high quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely – every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch – the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary, as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, as well as private dental & healthcare. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and a fantastic pension scheme.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.

Raytheon Technologies 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.

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