Manager - Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation facility

Meal coupons

Group Health Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

18 days vacation / 12 days sick leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Bengaluru is seeking a senior mechanical engineering leader (M4) to drive NPI from concept to release, overseeing design, DFMA evaluation, validation, and engineering release, aligning with safety, quality, cost, and performance.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional groups, manage plans and budgets, and push continuous improvement using Lean ideas, with exposure to AI/ML in engineering considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in mechanical/aerospace engineering.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Standards (DO-160).
• Experience with Catia/MBD/Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a moderately sized team of mechanical engineers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Bangalore operations on lighting products to align with goals and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets for on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Software, Drafting, Manufacturing, Operations and project management.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance processes are in place and followed.
• Stay updated with industry developments and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Manage and resolve technical issues, conflicts, and changes in project scope.
• Drive continuous improvement in products and processes; apply Lean tools.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean tools application

End-to-end project delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Tools

Catia

MBD

Teamcenter

DFMA tools

Job description

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Country: India

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type: Hybrid

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Description (M4)

• Leads and manages a multidisciplinary team, driving New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through engineering release.
• Oversee design, development, DFMA evaluation, validation, and complete engineering release cycle activities while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and performance objectives.
• Establishes and enhances engineering processes, technical standards, and best practices to support efficient product development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and exposure to AI/ML implementation in engineering design, automation, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives will be considered an added advantage.

Primary responsibility

• Lead and manage a moderately sized team of mechanical engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborate with Bangalore operations on lighting products to ensure product alignment with company goals and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Software, Drafting, Manufacturing, Operations and project management
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance processes are in place and followed
• Stay up to date with industry developments, advancements, and emerging technologies
• Develop and maintain customer and stakeholders’ relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Manage and resolve technical issues, conflicts, and changes in project scope.
• Drive continuous improvement in products & processes and implement them.
• Good knowledge of Lean tools and should be able to apply those in regular work
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Talent development & management including hiring, training, mentoring & retention.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience
• Sound knowledge in Mechanical Engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of Aerospace Standards (DO-160)
• Exposure to Catia/ MBD / Teamcenter Tools
• Good experience in DFMA / GD&T / Stack-up analysis

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to motivate and build team synergy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective in delegation, direction, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Dependable with strong ownership and execution focus.
• Detail-oriented with consistent delivery of high-quality results.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure.
• Effective communicator focused on achieving individual and organizational goals.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Transportation facility.
• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Employee scholar program
• Work life balance
• Car lease program
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages
• Meal vouchers
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

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.

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.