Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-07-31Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt 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.
At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. And we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to help develop the next generation of aircraft seating.
This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
What You Will Do:
- Work with the sales team, engineering project team members, and engineering management to ascertain compliance to the technical specifications, request for proposal (RFP), and statement of work (SOW).
- Work with external customers from airlines, airframe and world class industrial design firms; Often serve as the primary technical point of contact for the customer.
- Coordinate and/or prepare the creation of production drawings and documentation.
- Use computer tools to design seats to meet customer requests; collaborate with cross functional team members to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), and all associated production and development procedures/reports.
- Work with all engineering groups to perform and/or verify engineering testing; complete all relevant documentation for procurement, fabrication, and testing.
- Participate in design reviews by presenting information package, including all typical supplier document requirement list (SDRL).
- Create new seating designs based on proven products and generate modifications to existing designs to satisfy new customer driven requirements.
- Provide design solutions to manufacturing problems and sustaining business.
- Direct building of prototypes and development hardware.
- May be called upon to perform design engineer duties including creation, modification and release of design drawings using CAD software (Unigraphics NX, SolidWorks, Pro-E and Catia), validating design content, and verifying structural acceptability of designs.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- 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 the company’s immigration sponsorship
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