Electrical & Mechanical Design Support Manager (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-03-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office – IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

At Collins Aerospace, it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. The Product Development Services organization within Mission Systems Central Engineering Services is currently searching for a Mechanical & Electrical Design Support Manager to join our team. This position will have cognizance over Vergennes, VT, Colorado Springs, CO, Fairfield, CA , and Simpsonville, SC designers & drafters. Remote candidates will be considered, however essential travel may be required. 

This MiS Mechanical & Electrical Design Manager will lead a team of technical designers and support the development of highly complex mechanical and electrical assemblies for use in extremely reliable aviation and communication equipment. This individual will be responsible for the successful leadership of design support personnel and for ensuring the successful implementation of design processes and standards throughout multiple locations. 

Hardware Design Managers within MiS Central Engineering Services often lead and participate in highly complex projects and activities related to the integration of heritage businesses. These projects may include changes, upgrades, and updates to our tools, systems, documents, processes, and procedures. These high visibility projects are critical to the growth, development, and integration of Mission Systems. Successful candidates will possess strong project management skills. 

The Electrical & Mechanical Design Support Manager will work in close collaboration with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Configuration Management and other enterprise organizations to deliver optimal design solutions and will assist in the enhancement of streamlined product development processes. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead a team of technical MCAD designers responsible for the design and documentation of new or modified mechanical designs at several Mission Systems locations
• Lead several ECAD designers that provide PCB support specifically for Vergennes, VT 
• Effectively manage daily operations required to meet schedules and resolve complex problems 
• Oversees and reviews the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of required documentation
• Ensures that there are appropriate design tools in place to facilitate work
• Develops and administers schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
• Leads and/or participates in design related integration projects, activities, and threads
• Acts as an adviser to the business units regarding tasks, projects, and operations
• Delegates work to exempt or non-exempt employees
• Responsible for workforce planning to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Responsible for the selection and development of future employees and performance management and/or evaluation of current employees
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of technical capability and process to ensure optimal and efficient reuse of controlled IP and the sharing of controlled technical information
• Ensure the technical interfacing and communication to project development teams and direct and subcontract staff
• May be responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to budgets
• Investigate quality escapes, identify root cause issues and implement corrective actions

Basic Qualifications: 

• Typically requires University Degree 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 Required
• Knowledge in Mechanical Hardware design fundamentals 
• Experience with and general understanding of design methodologies 
• Fluent in Product Configuration Structures, BOMs and Engineering Change processes 
• Familiar with relevant design tools (Siemens NX, Solidworks) 
• Experience working with the Product Data Management (PDM) tools: Enovia, TeamCenter, SEPDM, Windchill 
• Strong project management skills and experience 
• Knowledge of the entire product development lifecycle 
• Ability to construct mechanical designs using Model Based Definition with full PMI 
• Strong technical acumen with the use of CAD tools with ability to train others 
• Knowledge of ECAD/MCAD collaboration techniques 
• Knowledge of the ECAD PWB layout process & electrical component library management using ECAD tools 
• Knowledge of the design of cables and harness with wire routing capability within the CAD assembly 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of GD&T application principals with certification preferred 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Experienced problem solver 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work 
• High degree of attention to detail 
• Ability to motivate and unleash energy in others while instilling a sense of urgency 
• Ability to support critical program design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) 

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.

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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD – 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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