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Collins Aerospace · 7 hours ago

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (onsite)

Jamestown, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is an innovative engineering company focused on aerospace solutions. The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will drive post-certification design changes, manage design documentation, and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and performance of aircraft systems.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate post-certification mechanical design change efforts, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards

Manage updates to 2D drawings and 3D CAD models (NX & CATIA), maintaining configuration control, traceability, and design integrity

Review, approve, and validate design solutions for performance, safety, manufacturability, and certification compliance

Assess and resolve integration impacts across mechanical, structural, and systems disciplines to ensure continued airworthiness

Develop ROM cost estimates and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Program Management to plan and implement design changes

Oversee engineering documentation and data within PLM systems (Teamcenter, Polarion, Enovia), ensuring accurate tracking and change control

Collaborate with internal teams and customers to address design issues, support investigations, and drive corrective actions

Maintain compliance with FAA/EASA and internal design approval processes, ensuring proper documentation and certification alignment

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, promoting best practices in design and configuration management

Qualification

Mechanical/Aerospace EngineeringNXCATIAPLM toolsFAA/EASA requirementsProject managementWritten/oral skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience

Preferred

Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

Collaborative team player with effective interpersonal and written/oral skills

Proficient with NX, CATIA, and PLM tools (Teamcenter, Polarion, Enovia)

Experienced in industry-specific technologies and design tools

Applied knowledge of FAA/EASA requirements and certification processes

Technical experience in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, gained through education and hands-on experience

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!