RTX

Mechanical Component Engineer

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Windsor LocksConnecticutIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Understand preferred technologies, sources of supply, and acceptance criteria for mechanical commodities used on assigned programs.
  • Apply techniques for the documentation and release of components, processes, technology roadmaps, and design guidelines associated with assigned programs.
  • Identify, evaluate, and recommend new components and manufacturers for new product design programs and for improving existing manufacturing process yields.
  • Connect the supply base with internal customers to develop optimal design solutions.
  • Analyze engineering and obsolescence prediction data for components.
  • Review Bill of Materials (BOMs) to ensure maximum health (technology, life cycle, source of supply, etc).
  • Perform Failure and Root Cause Analysis of high complexity and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide technical assistance for programs related to material verification resolution, specification or drawing exceptions, supplier issues, and manufacturing related issues.
  • General technical support related to mechanical components. This may include activities associated with Part Shortage Resolution, Obsolescence Management, Source Selection, Data Collection, and/or overall Data Analysis.
  • Actively contribute to, and participate in, projects as a team member or expert on call.
  • Lead complex projects to solve team or department level issues or process improvements.
  • Proactively identifies improvement opportunities and drives activity to make necessary changes.
  • Teach and mentor less experienced engineers on the team.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  • 5+ years experience as a Mechanical Component Engineer or Mechanical Designer with experience in assemblies or components
  • Experience with engineering materials and production methods relevant to them
  • Prior experience collaborating in a multi-functional environment (ex: field engineering, supply chain, suppliers, customers)
Benefits
  • 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringcomponent designfailure analysisroot cause analysisBill of Materials (BOM) reviewmaterial verificationobsolescence managementdata analysisproduction methodsdesign guidelines
Soft Skills
team collaborationmentoringproblem-solvingproject leadershipcommunicationproactive improvementtechnical assistanceanalytical thinkingadaptabilitycustomer engagement
Certifications
degree in STEMAdvanced Degree in related field