Associate Director of Engineering - Seating Products(Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance & Disability

Wellness program

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Collins Aerospace Interiors is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering - Seating Products in Winston-Salem, NC. This onsite role leads mechanical seating design across several programs, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and customer commitments.

You will drive resources, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while pushing innovation and efficiency in a heavily regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Experience leading design efforts across multiple concurrent programs
• Experience with resource prioritization to support program execution
• Experience delivering products in a heavily regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Lead product design efforts across multiple concurrent seating programs, ensuring design accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines
• Prioritize engineering resources effectively to meet program and customer requirements
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance engineering efficiency and execution
• Oversee the technical development and leadership growth of the engineering team
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies throughout the design process
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in mechanical design processes
• Maintain accountability for meeting customer commitments and delivering high-quality seating products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program execution

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical design

Program management

Regulated environment

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

As the Associate Director of Engineering - Seating Products, you will provide dedicated leadership and accountability for mechanical design in seating product development. This role is critical to ensuring the success of multiple concurrent programs, maintaining customer commitments, and driving improvements in engineering efficiency and execution. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical capabilities and leadership within the team.

What You Will Do:

• Lead product design efforts across multiple concurrent seating programs, ensuring design accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines.
• Prioritize engineering resources effectively to meet program and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance engineering efficiency and execution.
• Oversee the technical development and leadership growth of the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies throughout the design process.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in mechanical design processes.
• Maintain accountability for meeting customer commitments and delivering high-quality seating products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program execution.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Experience leading design efforts across multiple concurrent programs.
• Experience with resource prioritization to support program execution.
• Experience with delivering products in a heavily regulated environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing engineering leadership and technical capabilities within a team.
• Experience driving improvements in engineering efficiency and execution.
• Experience ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies in mechanical design.

What We Offer:

• 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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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 Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and inno