ECAD Design Manager – Electrical (Remote)

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At Collins Aerospace, it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. The Design & Technical Support Organization within Mission Systems Services is currently searching for an ECAD Manager to join our team.  This position will have cognizance over ECAD designers & drafters primary based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.  Remote candidates will be considered, however essential travel may be required.

This MiS ECAD Manager will lead a team of technical designers and support the development of highly complex printed circuit board assemblies for use in extremely reliable aviation and communication equipment.  This individual will be responsible for the successful leadership of design support personnel and for ensuring the successful implementation of design processes and standards.

Design Support Managers within Mission System Services often lead and participate in highly complex projects and activities related to the integration of heritage businesses.  These projects may include changes, upgrades, and updates to our tools, systems, documents, processes, and procedures.  These high visibility projects are critical to the growth, development, and integration of Mission Systems.  Successful candidates will possess strong project management skills. 

The ECAD Manager will work in close collaboration with Electrical Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Configuration Management and other enterprise organizations to deliver optimal design solutions and will assist in the enhancement of streamlined product development processes.

What YOU Will Do:

• Lead a team of technical ECAD designers responsible for the design and documentation of new or modified printed circuit board designs

• Effectively manage daily operations required to meet schedules and resolve complex problems

• Oversees and reviews the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of required documentation  

• Ensures that there are appropriate design tools in place to facilitate work 

• Develops and administers schedules, work plans, and performance requirements 

• Leads and/or participates in design related integration projects, activities, and threads

• Acts as an adviser to the business units regarding tasks, projects, and operations 

• Delegates work to salaried non-exempt employees 

• Responsible for workforce planning to ensure efficient operation

• Responsible for the selection and development of future employees and performance management and evaluation of current employees

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of technical capability and process to ensure optimal and efficient reuse of controlled IP and the sharing of controlled technical information

• Ensure the technical interfacing and communication to project development teams and direct and subcontract staff

• May be responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to budgets 

• Investigate quality escapes, identify root cause issues and implement corrective actions  

What YOU Will Learn:

• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge in Electrical Hardware design fundamentals

• Experience with Printed Circuit Board Design

• Experience of the ECAD PWB layout process & electrical component library management using ECAD tools

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Fluent in Product Configuration Structures, BOMs and Engineering Change processes

• Familiar with relevant design tools (Mentor Xpedition, Blueprint)

• Experience working with the Product Data Management (PDM) tool Enovia

• Strong project management skills and experience

• Knowledge of the product development lifecycle

• Knowledge of ECAD/MCAD collaboration techniques

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 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.


TopOpps
 

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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