Mechanical Design Engineer II (Onsite)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Mechanical design experience using 3D CAD is required.

• Mechanical Engineering major/degree.
• Previous experience using Unigraphics NX and Team Center preferred
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, engineering schematics, and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including tolerance analysis, material selection, and basic CAD model interpretation.
• Familiarity with various mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, plastic thermoforming, and injection molding practices.
• Familiarity of aircraft seating and certification requirements.
• Familiarity of aerospace materials.
• Demonstrates good communication.
• Works well in a team and learns quickly.

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Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. 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.

This team is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Winston-Salem Seating Group. Candidate will conduct product development activities and studies, analyze tests, and produce sketches, parts, and designs, following all appropriate Mechanical Engineering design, safety, and qualification standards.

This role is onsite, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

• →You will participate in product development activities including engineering studies, feasibility studies, cost estimates, implementation of standard and non-standard specifications, drawing board layout and interpretation, and development of performance or maintenance requirements.
• →You will follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
• →You will work toward commonality and optimization of product & components to reduce design errors and escapes.
• →You will develop data and make layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.
• →You will develop and design detail parts and assemblies for complex programs with weight, machinability/manufacturability, and assembly/servicing in mind.
• →You will resolve design problems of simple-to-complex scope to ensure project completion.
• →You will analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and offers solutions for improvements.
• →You will apply lessons learned from project-to-project, to further improve product designs.
• →You will track and maintain program-specific weight & CG for parts and modules.
• →You will support Project Engineers in deliverables for Main Cabin Seating products.

• →You will learn how to design lightweight, certifiable aircraft seat structures, mechanisms, and assemblies.
• →You will learn how to create and update 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs following aerospace design standards.
• →You will learn how to apply FAA/EASA requirements and support analysis, testing, and certification activities.
• →You will learn how to resolve design issues through iterative modeling, data review, and prototype evaluations.

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Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

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