Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-10-10

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

Are YOU a visionary in design and engineering, ready to revolutionize aviation interiors? If you’re fueled by innovation and eager to leave your mark on the future of flight, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Join our Advanced Product Development Team as a Design Engineer and turn your passion into groundbreaking results.

Role Overview:

As a Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of crafting transformative components and systems, driving the evolution of aviation interiors. Your expertise will be crucial in developing cutting-edge prototypes and ensuring every product meets the pinnacle of quality and functionality.

What You Will Do:

 Design Ownership:

• Oversee product development from initial concept to production readiness.

Mechanical Design:

• Design components and assemblies (mechanical and electro-mechanical) 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: 0-5%

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 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and 3 years of experience in a related field or in absence of a degree, 9 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:

• Prior experience in the design of commercial aircraft seating products.
• Experience in using Siemens NX or other 3D CAD software.
• Experience working with Teamcenter or other Product Data Manager (PDM) tools.
• Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements is a plus.
• Previous experience in new product development 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! 
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