Date Posted:
2023-11-28
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
When products enter the field there are instances where the design does not function as expected or might not meet the demands of the customer. The role of the Principal Mechanical Engineer is to assess these issues and decide whether they can make the fix themselves or, as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), support a lower-level engineer in their design fix.
This role will require the successful candidate to have a strong foundation in root cause analysis skills, and ability to work across multiple departments to resolve issues. In additional to these core skills, the successful candidate will be typically seen as a SME in the aircraft seating field, be able to streamline processes for identification of in-service issues and articulate what in-service issues the department is experiencing. There will be a requirement to manage moderately sized projects and/or processes which will require problem solving skills that combat difficult to often complex issues; typically impact multiple departments or specialties. Responsibilities including coaching junior staff members and delegating project tasks to the correct resources.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide recommendations/initial analysis during preliminary reviews on seating in-service issues.
- Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback on proposed design solutions with a focus on product reliability, maintainability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Works with ISS Seating engineering management and integrated product development teams (IPDTs) to ensure projects meet all regulatory, customer and business requirements.
- Able to communicate with parties within and outside of their own discipline. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.).
- Supports and validate root cause analyses and corrective actions for in-service issues.
- Coach lower-level engineers to develop talent in the Interiors business.
- Ability to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
- Supports Non-Advocate Reviews (NAR) for seating design teams and across Interiors.
- Support the implementation of processes or standards to improve new products and continuous improvement activities.
- Supports complex design efforts.
- Up to 10% travel, based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge in root cause analysis and field investigations
- Proven experience in project engineering/management - preferred project management (PMP) qualification
- Preferred interior seating product knowledge.
- Advanced knowledge of Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD, Jira, mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of aircraft seating and certification requirements.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
- Knowledge of aerospace materials
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
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. Are you ready to join our team?
Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*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.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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!
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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