Principal Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-02-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Job Description:

Collins Aerospace is looking for a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineer with experience leading projects.
 

Area of Expertise: 

• Demonstrated experience defining, managing, and executing projects of varying complexity to include cross function team building/management, IMS generation and maintenance, status reporting, and executing against program requirements. 

• Demonstrated Experience directing all phases of programs from inception through completion. 

• Demonstrated Integrated Product Team / Earned Value Management (EVMS) / CAM experience. 

• Preparing and Presenting Design Status during both Technical Design Peer Reviews and Programmatic Technical Interchange meetings.  

• Demonstrated Experience with Design, Development and Test in such areas as Hydraulic Systems, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Energy generation, and Gearboxes. 

• Demonstrated Experience with Design of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines to include the Product and/or Verification & Validation test.  

• Demonstrated understanding of Analysis of damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structures (specifically Finite Element Model generation, Dynamics and Loads, Stability and Stress Fatigue, Thermal analysis, FEA, Crack Propagation, etc.). 

• Demonstrated understanding Modeling Design processes of components, sub-assembly, and assemblies to include application of proper design definition required for conversion to drawings/layouts. 

• Experience with Model Based Design practices while also leading the growth and knowledge of MBD across the engineering site. 

Responsibilities: 

• Will oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects / project teams within program guidelines. 

• Performs Integrated Program Team Lead / Control Account Management (CAM) Duties as assigned.  

• Directs the work of employees assigned on projects in technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.  

• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.  

• Reviews project and budget status, manages schedules & EVMS and prepares reports.  

• Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.  

• Meets program schedules and budgets.  

• Provides input to the integrated master schedule for project(s). 

• Prepares proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.  

• Responsible for procurement of appropriate development hardware used for testing and development.  

• Responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity to include Design/Release plans. 

• Able to work with little or no direct guidance or direction from others. 

• Contributes to the company and the industry by advancing the level of knowledge within assigned discipline. 

• Makes Significant contributions to their team by applying their knowledge / experience of their discipline to documented best practices, design, and test. 

• Supports the development and maintenance of guidance/work instruction supporting the engineering design/modeling efforts applicable to model-based design. 

• Contributes to the program, department, or business unit by applying their advanced knowledge of one or more functional areas. 

• Has expert knowledge and provides guidance that extends across multiple disciplines  

• Is seen as a leading expert within their field. 

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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Educational Preferences: 

• MS Project (other scheduling tools) 6+ years 

• EVMS Applications 6+ years 

• SAP / MRP applications 6+ years 

• Cost Account and Earned Value Management experience preferred 

• Teamcenter / ALM /PLM applications 6+ years 

• NX Design/Modeling Experience  

• ANSYS/Fluent/Hand Calculation  

• BA/BS degree w/10+ years’ experience - MA/MS degree w/4–7+ years’ experience- PhD degree w/2–4+ years’ experience 

Tool / SW Usage Preferences:

• NX Design/Modeling Experience
• Teamcenter / ALM /PLM applications
• ANSYS/Fluent/Hand Calculation
• SAP / MRP applications

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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 consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Raytheon Technologies 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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