Position Overview
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at Collins Aerospace Electronic Controls and Motor Systems, Solihull, where we are working at the forefront of developing electric propulsion technologies.
Responsibilities
- Produce design schemes, including CAD models, assemblies and 2D drawings for concept and detail designs
- Support system‑level design, including architecture and performance analysis
- Participate in test rig design, test rig commissioning and system testing
- Carry out design calculations such as thermal growth, hoop and tensile stress, thread loading and tolerance analysis to support concept and detail designs
- Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex components to support concept and detailed design
- Liaise closely with other project teams such as materials, manufacturing, sourcing with respect to new designs or design changes
- Promote a career in Collins Aerospace and Engineering to the next generation through events and activities with schools and universities
Engineering Functions
- Detailed and Concept Design
- Mechanical/Electronic Systems
- Stress Analysis
- Simulation and Performance Analysis
- Product Qualification and Test
- Reliability & Safety
- Materials
Business Functions
- Project Management
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Performance Testing
- Quality & Supply Chain
Qualifications
- Minimum 2:2 STEM degree or joint‑honours degree that combines a STEM subject with another, ideally Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace based
- Sufficient technical knowledge applicable to aerospace mechanical systems and manufacturing
- Able to multi‑task and prioritise own work
- Ability to build strong relationships and be a team player
- A can‑do, find‑a‑way attitude
- Experience delivering high‑quality work to a deadline
- Creativity, initiative, diplomacy, self‑motivation and self‑confidence
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for filtering, cleaning, identifying, analysing and interpreting data trends
Benefits
In return we offer a benefits package that includes a competitive base salary, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, an Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a generous pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much more.
Graduate Programme
As part of the graduate programme, you will receive exposure to a wide range of the business, and opportunities to grow your network through early careers and STEM events. You will be supported by experienced colleagues while building valuable connections that broaden your understanding of how your work delivers impact across the organisation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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