Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. We are seeking a highly experienced senior level design engineer to serve as a technical leader responsible for driving complex design solutions, guiding engineering execution, and shaping technical direction across programs. This role provides deep subject matter expertise , leads cross-functional design efforts, and ensures that engineering solutions meet stringent performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
- 12+ years of experience in mechanical or aerospace design engineering, preferably in propulsion systems or nacelles.
- Experience with 3D CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred; SolidWorks or NX acceptable) and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Experience with GD&T practices, tolerance stack - ups, root cause analysis, design for manufacturability principles, and relevant aerospace industry standards
- Experience with leading or contributing to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Enovia, etc.)
- Background in advanced concept development or technology maturation programs.
- Experience with structural principles, materials behavior, and certification requirements.
- Experience leading complex technical projects and drive engineering solutions with minimal supervision.
- Experience participating in or leading major technical reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration capabilities. and mentoring skills.
- Ability to influence and lead teams with minimal supervision.
- Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision making skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, development, and verification of complex systems, subsystems, or components.
- Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert, providing direction and resolving high impact technical challenges.
- Conduct and guide detailed trade studies, design analysis, modeling, and optimization.
- Develop design strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans aligned with program objectives.
- Provide technical leadership to teams across engineering disciplines and program/projects areas.
- Review and approve engineering artifacts, drawings, models, specifications, and analyses.
- Ensure designs meet program requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, compliance, and certification standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, program managers, manufacturing, and operations to ensure robust integrated design solutions.
- Support proposal development, including concept development and cost/labor estimate inputs.
- Lead root cause investigations and apply structured problem solving methods to prevent recurrence.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid level engineers; foster technical development within the organization.
- Influence technology strategy, design frameworks, processes, and tools.
- Represent the engineering organization in design reviews, customer discussions, and technical working groups.
Benefits
- 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
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
