Sr Design Engineer

Sr Design Engineer

Job Summary: Responsible for the technical and procedural aspect of engine/component designs from initial layout through final drawings. Provide design assistance and coordination for Product Development. Create BOM's; ECO's for engine specs, process specs, and drawings. Provide guidance to drafting/CAD operators. Consult with suppliers/customers on designs and specifications. Recommend Engineering changes and ensure timely and accurate preparation and implementation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of engineering assignments related to new product development and/or enhancement of existing products
• Responsible for creation & development of new design concepts from layout through final drawings
• Conduct and/or support analysis of mechanical system & component designs (FEA, static, dynamic, etc)
• Provide guidance to drafting/CAD operators
• Investigate and resolve Discrepant Material Reports
• Interface with internal manufacturing teams/operators on designs and specifications
• Support component resourcing projects
• Consult with suppliers/customers on designs and specifications
• Establish and execute program schedules
• Review and evaluate results/conclusions of projects
• Execute product development & certification programs necessary to achieve strategic business objective(s)
• Coordinate activities with Engineering Manager, Program Management and other Program Managers as required to ensure common business and development goals will be achieved
• May be required to interface with suppliers

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge ASME Y14.5 GD&T drafting standards
• Design / modeling / drafting experience with 3D CAD solids based parametric modeling systems (Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge or Siemens NX preferred)
• Structural / thermal / fluid Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience (ANSYS preferred)

Education Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years' work experience
• Master's Degree with 2 years work experience desirable

Additional Competency Requirements:

• Teamwork approach, presentation skills, ability to resolve conflicts
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% as necessary
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and certification experience is desirable
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies desirable

License and Certification Requirements:

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus
• Private pilot's license desirable but not required

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement:

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.