R&D Principal Engineer

at  Collins Aerospace

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 6 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial aircraft seating products
• Experience in design using Siemens NX or other 2D/3D CAD software
• Experience working with Teamcenter or other Product Data Management (PDM) tools
• Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Experience with kaizen workshops or other lean activities
• Experience with updating or authoring standard work and processes
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)requirements
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience with Top Down Design methodology
• Prior research & development experience for similar products is a strong desire

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?

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
We are hiring for a Senior R&D Engineer within our Advanced Product Development team. As a PDE, the candidate will be responsible for devising solutions for complex technical problems by applying advanced technical principles and concepts along with a multi-disciplinary approach. This person will serve as a spokesperson on advanced projects, act as an advisor to the engineering community and management, mentor other engineers and provide input for new work/proposals in the area of expertise.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development to exchange information, ideas and techniques for design of product or processes.
• Designs major components or portions of a functional system, technically-advanced prototypes, and promotional or specific products that develop and improve products and facilitate engineering operations.
• Creates and presents designs in Design Reviews to ensure effectiveness, viability and quality of designs.
• Trains, instructs, and provides technical guidance to other engineers to help them diagnose and solve problems and build technical and professional capabilities.
• Resolves design problems and makes recommendations to management to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of design activities.
• Designs with cost in mind to maximize cost saving opportunities and project profitability.
• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends/implements robust and timely solutions.
• Produce designs in accordance with customer requirements and company or industry-driven specifications.
• May manage moderately sized projects or processes.
• Typically viewed as subject-matter expert (SME)within discipline.
• Has advanced to expert knowledge of work area.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work.