Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering, to join its Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division. The role designs mechanical test equipment and systems for 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 engineer researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, and power-transmission test equipment. The role documents designs, leads test-equipment build and commissioning activities, evaluates test results, and establishes performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements. It also involves cross-functional collaboration, support for product quality and field issues, confidential equipment proposals, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and testing processes. The position is based primarily onsite in Rockford, Illinois. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The posted salary range is $68,900–$131,100. The role offers the opportunity to learn about MPC products and testing and to manage projects from inception through delivery, including development 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing mechanical rotating equipment.
Experience designing hydraulic and fluid circuits.
AutoCAD experience; 2D drafting format is preferred.
Experience with NX, Siemens 3D CAD, or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Design test equipment and systems for MPC mechanical power generation, transmission, and distribution products for 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 through 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, and concepts.
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, to quality standards and specifications, within contract requirements and budget constraints.
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.
Use lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve quality and test efficiency in manufacturing, testing, and transactional processes.

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 insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection.
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable factors.