Mechanical Design Engineer II (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-06-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our Interiors organization is committed to designing safe, efficient, and innovative cabin experiences. The Advanced Product Development (APD) team focuses on next‑generation technologies, concepts, and architectures that shape the future of aircraft seating and interior products.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced concepts, mechanisms, and prototypes for future premium seating and interior systems. This role is hands‑on, highly collaborative, and focused on early‑stage innovation through rapid design iteration and prototyping.

This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What you will do:

• Support design and development of new mechanical concepts from ideation through prototype build and evaluation.
• Create and iterate 3D CAD models and engineering drawings in Siemens NX to define mechanical components and assemblies.
• Perform engineering analyses, including strength calculations, tolerance analysis, kinematic evaluation, and material selection.
• Participate in and support prototype development, including hands‑on assembly, functional testing, and design troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as structures, industrial design, systems engineering, materials engineering, and operations.
• Contribute to design reviews and present technical findings, trade studies, and recommendations.
• Apply engineering tools and methodologies such as FMEA, DFMA, and FEA collaboration to support concept feasibility.
• Engage with suppliers to evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging production technologies.
• Support transition of successful concepts to downstream product development teams while ensuring knowledge transfer and design intent continuity.

Qualifications you must have:

• 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 authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
• Previous experience of CAD design and / or CNC programming.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Experience in mechanical design within aerospace, automotive, consumer products, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with advanced prototyping techniques (additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, prototype tooling, mock‑ups).
• Familiarity with FAA or other regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Experience with concept generation, innovation engineering, and early‑stage R&D environments.
• Understanding of materials such as aluminum alloys, titanium, engineered polymers, and composite structures.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar parametric CAD systems.

What we offer: 

• 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