Modeler/Designer-Drafting/Product Def (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-10-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to support Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) who is a team player with a high level of initiative and the ability to work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities designing complex aerospace products.

Mechanical Designers at Collins work directly with engineering staff to produce 3-D models and 2-D layout drawings of the product to meet both engineering and customer requirements.  Models and layouts show the complete definition of all components with consideration for manufacture and assembly.  Designers are also responsible for creating and maintaining a complete BOM, using existing components where possible.  The selected candidate must be competent in aspects of engineering drawings depicting mechanical product details, assemblies, and outlines.  Duties will include model creation, view depiction, generation of proper nomenclature, and the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).  Ultimately, our Designers have the responsibility to accurately capture the design of the product with detailed models and drawings to support the manufacture of the individual parts and assembly of the product.

This position is Onsite, with Hybrid options as a future possibility.

Eligible for Relocation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create 3-D product models, outlines, and layouts.
• Create Proposal Envelope Solids in customer preferred formats.
• Work with engineering for initial 2D concept of product.
• Create solid model piece parts and housings in NX, support the move towards Model-Based Definition, direct to manufacture.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure correct fit and alignment.
• Create assemblies in NX and manage the Bill of Materials.
• Create Layout, Layout Parts List, and Balloon Sheets.
• Create dimensioned detail component drawings for high complexity piece parts.
• Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guidebook as appropriate to complete the task.
• Investigate and improve, with engineering, current product design issues.
• Support and participate in engineering design reviews
• Support Interface with the Structures group to ensure that they have the necessary physical product definition to perform stress and thermal and dynamic analyses as required and as directed by engineering.
•  Support Casting Vendors to help generate of a casting model that can be produced
• Work with Collins product definition and engineering support groups and coordinate assistance as required.
• Lead detailing drafters in the completion of component drawings for a design project.
• Status team regularly on task performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree 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 have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a design and drafting environment developing mechanical products
• Understanding of mechanical principles and demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting models, assembly, and piece part drawings. 
• Experience in the application of GD&T for design documentation, along with the tolerance analysis of assembly and piece parts.
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter in the design of mechanical products.  The Collins primary toolset of choice is NX, but knowledge of other systems is also beneficial. 
• A working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and general computer literacy
• Experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience in the use of Model Based Definition (MBD) and Additive Manufacturing
• Ability to perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure correct fit and alignment.

Geographical Specification

• This position is located in Rockford, Illinois. 

 

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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications
To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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.

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