Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (ONSITE)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's 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 looking for a senior level Mechanical Design Engineer in our First Class Cabin Interiors Seating team. The candidate will be responsible for designing components, assemblies and major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes and promotional products using computer aided design and engineering tools. This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
- Experience in design using Siemens NX or other 3D CAD software.
- Experience working with Teamcenter or other Product Data Manager (PDM) Tools.
- Previous design experience in the aerospace or automotive industries is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the design of mechanical components & systems for commercial aircraft seating products.
- Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
- Familiarity with FAA requirements regarding certification, configuration & change management.
- Experience with surfacing/plastic parts/composite part design.
Responsibilities
- Design ownership of product life-cycle including initial concept through production and product support.
- Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability and maintainability.
- Perform engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components.
- Solve design problems and check computations contributing to analytical design decisions.
- Prepare, modify and release 2D & 3D CAD data (Siemens NX) to verify fit, form and function of mechanical designs meet all requirements.
- Verify structural acceptability of designs by providing engineering support for testing of prototypes for reliability and FAA certification through static & dynamic testing.
- Utilize engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA and DFMA to validate design data.
- Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs including communicating with current and new suppliers.
- Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions.
- Conduct and participate in cross-functional design reviews.
- Prepare and present data, layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals.
- Investigate pertinent design factors such as process selection, tooling needs, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency.
- Design within contractual specification requirements and cost targets.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
