Principal Design Engineer (Onsite)

We’re seeking a Principal Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex, high-impact problems, someone who measures success not just by completing tasks, but by the value created through innovative, data-driven solutions. This is a role for a technical leader who loves rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, and driving projects from concept to execution.

You will lead and inspire cross-functional teams, working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Production to implement engineering solutions that protect product integrity, enhance producibility, and deliver measurable, sustainable results. If you enjoy turning challenges into improvements and seeing the direct impact of your work on products and processes, this is the role for you. 

What You Will Do 

• Experienced support to production by training other functional groups on engineering requirements, product function and preservation of product integrity through manufacturing processes

• Analyze and disposition discrepant material based on technical assessment and product function  

• Drive appropriate engineering changes to increase producibility of legacy product justified through technical substantiation

• Communicate progress and results of engineering projects through presentations, leading technical meetings with senior leadership and customers

• Liaison with NPI (new product introduction) team for seamless integration of new programs: Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) through ramped up production

• Mentor engineers by sharing technical expertise, providing guidance, and supporting their professional growth and development.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience 

• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Qualifications We Prefer  

• Proven experience in manufacturing (automotive or aerospace industries), applying engineering expertise to complex, high-impact projects  

• Hands-on experience with dynamics, vibrations, and rotating equipment, solving challenging mechanical problems  

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, including RCCA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Lean Manufacturing, to drive measurable improvements  

• Proficiency with CAD systems and 3D modeling tools, enabling precise design, analysis, and manufacturing solutions  

• Influential and collaborative leader, with a track record of successfully guiding cross-functional teams and delivering engineering projects that achieve tangible results  

Learn More & Apply Now! 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

Role is eligible for relocation.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.  

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.