Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering, for its Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division. The role designs mechanical test equipment and systems used in production, research and development, and qualification testing of advanced military and commercial aerospace products, including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and airframe gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps. The position is onsite in Rockford, Illinois, and requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The engineer researches, plans, designs, and develops test equipment for mechanical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, and power-transmission applications. The role documents designs, leads test-equipment build and commissioning activities, reviews test results, and develops performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements. The engineer collaborates independently and with cross-functional teams to meet specifications, contracts, quality standards, schedules, and budgets, while supporting continuous improvement and product-quality activities. The position offers the opportunity to build in-depth knowledge of MPC products and their testing, and to manage projects from inception to completion, including the planning, execution, and delivery of multimillion-dollar test stands and equipment.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
At least 2 years of prior relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing mechanical rotating equipment.
Experience designing hydraulic and fluid circuits.
AutoCAD experience; preferred 2D drafting format.
NX 3D CAD by Siemens (SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

Design test equipment and systems for MPC mechanical power generation, transmission, and distribution products used in military and commercial applications.
Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, and power-transmission test equipment for engineering, qualification, and production testing.
Document test-equipment designs with drawings, schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
Lead test-equipment build, assembly, checkout, verification and validation, and commissioning activities.
Review test results against equipment design or rated specifications and test objectives; recommend equipment modifications or adjustments as needed.
Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands and equipment.
Participate in or lead peer reviews of test-equipment specifications, designs, concepts, components, and systems.
Work independently and with Product Engineers, Program Managers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations Managers.
Coordinate with Quality Clinic and related departments to ensure product quality and support testing of field issues.
Complete work on time, within quality standards and budget constraints, and in accordance with specifications and contracts.
Define and prepare confidential test-equipment proposals, including schedules and budgets for design, construction, and installation of equipment and facility infrastructure.
Research, analyze, evaluate, and qualify improvements and alternatives for machines, components, subsystems, process methods, and system designs.
Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to manufacturing, testing, and transactional processes to improve quality and test efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
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.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.