Senior Engineering Lead, Seating Products

RTX; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation accrual

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace division seeks an Associate Director of Engineering for Seating Products to lead mechanical design across multiple concurrent seating programs. You will ensure design accuracy, integrity, and on-time delivery while steering resource prioritization and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a STEM degree with 12+ years or an advanced degree with 10+ years of experience, and a track record in regulated product development and engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 12 years of experience, or an advanced degree with at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience leading design across multiple concurrent programs.
• Experience prioritizing resources to support program execution.
• Experience delivering products in a heavily regulated environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Resource prioritization

Regulatory compliance

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX’s Collins Aerospace division seeks an Associate Director of Engineering for Seating Products to lead mechanical design across multiple concurrent seating programs. You will ensure design accuracy, integrity, and on-time delivery while steering resource prioritization and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a STEM degree with 12+ years or an advanced degree with 10+ years of experience, and a track record in regulated product development and engineering leadership.