Collins Aerospace
Aerospace
PrincipalProjectEngineer
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“Principal Project Engineer at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Project engineering, Product development. Lead global team. Develop aircraft interior products”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve predictable outcomes
Industry & Context.
Create solutions
Travel may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years technical role, Engineering experience essential, Manufacturing experience essential, Lead cross-functional global team, Deliver complex product development, Apply fundamental project management methodologies
Nice to Have
Experience aircraft interiors industry, Literate adaptable project management software, Literate adaptable engineering software
What You'll Do.
Develop aircraft interior products
Accountable for delivery
Drive measurable performance
Ensure consistency project phases
Control scope changes
Prevent uncontrolled deviation
Develop project schedules
Maintain project schedules
Support development plans
Achieve high First Pass Yield
Validate sequencing tasks
Validate dependencies
Validate critical path accuracy
Identify project risks
Mitigate project risks
Drive risk retirement
Drive burndown trends
Develop recovery plans
Execute recovery plans
Become technical interfaces
Develop customer relationships
Author technical documentation
Check technical documentation
Approve technical documentation
Monitor key performance indicators
Report key performance indicators
Act upon key performance indicators
Achieve predictable outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global team; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Program Management Team; Senior Program Engineering Manager; Program Chief Engineer
Communication Scope
Achieve outcome through dialogue
Process & Methodology
Project management methodologies
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-01 **Country:** United Kingdom **Location:** Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire **Position Role Type:** Hybrid Title:**Principal** **Project Engineer** Location: **Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom** Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence 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. We are looking for a **Principal Project Engineer** to join our team in Leighton Buzzard to be responsible for leading a global team of multi-disciplined engineers to develop aircraft interior products and be totally accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of all projects assigned to your PMT. **Note –** This role is based in Leighton Buzzard, UK however travel may be required to support the business or the customer. Currently, our standard workweek allows us the flexibility to _work remotely Monday and Friday_. However, as leaders who value accountability, our project engineers work on-site as required to support their team, the project or the customer. **What you will do** You will lead a global team of multi-disciplined engineers to develop aircraft interior products and be totally accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the delivery on your assigned work packages. This role focuses on driving measurable performance using defined KPIs and ensuring consistency across all project phases. The successful candidate will directly report to the Senior Program Engineering Manager but day-to-day will operate within a Program Management Team supporting the Program Chief Engineer. * Define and maintain clear, structured scope aligned to project objectives - C
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