Date Posted:2024-02-18 Country:United States of America Location:HTX17: Landing Gear - Fort Worth 4630 N. Beach Street , Haltom City, TX, 76137 USA Position Role Type:Hybrid Collins Aerospace is a seeking Stress Engineering Manager with a strong background in structural analysis to oversee a team of stress engineers. You will be involved in design and analysis, manufacturing, and testing of military landing gear. You will ensure that work assigned and completed meets established engineering schedules and business objectives while satisfying customer and internal requirements. In addition, you will need to have a high level of technical knowledge combined with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a mix of internal and external customers.

• Position will work in a Hybrid capacity (a mix of onsite & remote work) at our Forth Worth TX facility.
• Relocation assistance is available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate team to ensure milestones and deliverables as well as customer expectations are met, and work is completed on time and budget
• Leverage strong background in structural analysis of landing gear and provide technical direction and guidance to the team
• Understand customer specifications and ensures V&V Matrix Compliance
• Manage budgets, create and maintain team schedule, generate Engineering Hour Estimates and ensure alignment with program and business objectives
• Coordinate with Value Stream Leadership and support Program IMS review meetings
• Provide input on Methods Standardization & CI Best Practice Implementation
• Review and approve stress analysis reports and other technical documentation.
• Participate in PDR, CDR, SOF, Gate Reviews & Actions, engineering Change Board and lead engineering investigations to establish root cause and implement appropriate corrective/preventive actions
• Understand the scope of goals and how much time and resources are required to achieve them
• Establish goals and priorities for the team and communicate those in regular staff and individual meetings
• Motivate team members and create a team environment; empower team members, drive inclusion, and effectively delegate tasks
• Measure individual performance as it relates to business objectives
• Identify employees strengths and development opportunities and recognize their value
• Develop staff through training, mentoring, and work assignments; work with employees on their IDPs, and complete Training Needs Assessment (DHA)
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally when circumstance permit
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and typically a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
• https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• Experience leading a team of engineers
• Experience managing projects
• Experience with creating Engineering Cost Estimate (ECE)
• Experience with stress analysis of aerospace structures and/or components
• Experience with Technical Writing

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

• Prior Landing Gear Engineering Experience
• Experience with ABAQUS, ANSYS or equivalent FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software
• Experience with NASTRAN/PATRAN
• Working Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent modeling software
• Good understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions & tolerances) and ASME Y14.5
• Experienced in ITAR/Export Controls regulations
• Experience in customer interactions/customer service, ability to manage critical customer situations and calls

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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. Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  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. 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. 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. Collins Aerospace Landing Systems Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qcXPa0ZCeE 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms