Product Definition/Designer
Listed on 2026-02-15
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
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.
We are looking for a Detail Drafter to join our Global Technical Solutions (GTS) organization to support our Mechanical Power Conversion business. The GTS organization brings employees together across Collins that work on Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD), Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD), Technical Documentation, Technical Excellence.
A Drafter in this position will be responsible for preparing a variety of engineering drawings, revising drawings, and maintaining parts lists. The selected candidate must be competent in aspects of engineering drawings depicting mechanical product details, assemblies, and outlines. Duties will include model creation, view depiction, generation of proper nomenclature, and the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Ultimately, our Drafters have the responsibility to accurately document the components within the product with detailed dimensioned drawings to support the manufacture of the individual parts and assembly of the product.
Drafters are expected to interface directly with Collins engineering staff in the design and development of product and/or test equipment. Individuals may also be required to coordinate and interface with engineering and design or drafting personnel in other Collins divisions throughout the world. Accordingly, good interpersonal communication skills and willingness to operate within a multifaceted and global workforce are mandatory. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment, comprehend and implement oral and written inputs.
Strict adherence to the design process is mandatory for successful realization of Collins product for our demanding customers. Attention to detail is critical to ensure a safe and reliable product is placed into service.
This individual will sit onsite in either Rockford, IL or Windsor Locks, CT.
What You Will Do:- Create dimensioned detail drawings compliant with industry, Collins and manufacturing standards.
- Dimension detail drawings ensuring they are accurate, complete and dimensioned to support program requirements and tolerance build up analysis.
- Update detail drawings throughout the various review cycles per engineering input.
- Implement drawing updates as per engineering change requests.
- Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guide Book as appropriate to complete the task.
- Work with Collins product definition and engineering support groups and coordinate assistance as required.
- Use software in recommended methods which promotes consistency for ease of revision and reduction in model/drawing complexity.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- 1+ years of mechanical design/drafting experience.
- 1+ years experience using CAD tools (i.e. NX, ProE, Team Center, Solidworks, etc).
- Experience from aerospace or manufacturing.
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Experience with Siemens NX.
- Experience with Team Center or PDM tools.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and…
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