Mechanical Design Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-05-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer –Interiors Seating

Are you passionate about innovative design and engineering? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your ideas can shape the future of aviation interiors? We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Interiors Seating team.

Role Overview: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing major components and functional systems, as well as technically advanced prototypes. Your work will directly contribute to the development and improvement of products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.

What You Will Do:

  Design Ownership:

• Oversee the product life-cycle from initial concept through to production and product support.

  Mechanical Design:

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.

Engineering Calculations:

• Perform calculations to determine the size and strength of components.

Problem Solving and Validation:

• Solve design problems and verify computations contributing to analytical designs.

  CAD Work:

• Prepare, modify, and release drawings created in CAD (Siemens NX) to verify the fit, form, and function of mechanical designs.

Structural Verification:

• Test prototypes for reliability and FAA certification through dynamic crash testing to ensure structural acceptability.

Engineering Tools Utilization:

• Use engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA, and DFMA to validate design content.

  Material and Part Evaluation:

• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs, including communication with current and new suppliers.

  Team Collaboration:

• Operate in a team environment with input from other functional areas and participate in design reviews.

  Travel Requirements: 0-10%. To a local sister site.

What you will Learn:

• Comprehensive design and engineering skills.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace interior products.
• Proficiency in advanced engineering tools and software.
• Enhanced collaboration and project management skills within a high-tech, innovative environment focused on safety, comfort, and cost efficiency in air travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

  Mechanical Systems Design:

• Prior experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial aircraft seating products.

CAD Software:

• Experience in design using Siemens NX or other 3D CAD software.

  PDM Tools:

• Experience working with Teamcenter or other Product Data Manager (PDM) tools.

  DFMA Principles:

• Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

FAA Requirements:

• Familiarity with FAA requirements is a plus.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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
•  And more! 
• This position is eligible for relocation