Product Definition/Designer

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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 defense 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 Detail Drafter to join our Global Technical Solutions (GTS) organization to support our Mechanical Power Conversion business. The GTS organization brings employees together across Collins that work on Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD), Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD), Technical Documentation, Technical Excellence. A Drafter in this position will be responsible for preparing a variety of engineering drawings, revising drawings, and maintaining parts lists. The selected candidate must be competent in aspects of engineering drawings depicting mechanical product details, assemblies, and outlines. Duties will include model creation, view depiction, generation of proper nomenclature, and the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Ultimately, our Drafters have the responsibility to accurately document the components within the product with detailed dimensioned drawings to support the manufacture of the individual parts and assembly of the product. Drafters are expected to interface directly with Collins engineering staff in the design and development of product and/or test equipment. Individuals may also be required to coordinate and interface with engineering and design or drafting personnel in other Collins divisions throughout the world. Accordingly, good interpersonal communication skills and willingness to operate within a multifaceted and global workforce are mandatory. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment, comprehend and implement oral and written inputs. Strict adherence to the design process is mandatory for successful realization of Collins product for our demanding customers. Attention to detail is critical to ensure a safe and reliable product is placed into service. This individual will sit onsite in either Rockford, IL or Windsor Locks, CT.

Requirements

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
1+ years of mechanical design/drafting experience
1+ years experience using CAD tools (i.e. NX, ProE, TeamCenter, Solidworks, etc)

Nice To Haves

Experience from aerospace or manufacturing
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with Siemens NX
Experience with TeamCenter or PDM tools

Responsibilities

Create dimensioned detail drawings compliant with industry, Collins and manufacturing standards.
Dimension detail drawings ensuring they are accurate, complete and dimensioned to support program requirements and tolerance build up analysis.
Update detail drawings throughout the various review cycles per engineering input.
Implement drawing updates as per engineering change requests
Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guide Book as appropriate to complete the task.
Work with Collins product definition and engineering support groups and coordinate assistance as required.
Use software in recommended methods which promotes consistency for ease of revision and reduction in model/drawing complexity.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

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