Follow specifications and design requirements for new or revised mechanical systems and components during vehicle assembly.
• Design and analyze layouts, components, and detailed drawings.
• Use tolerances, specification limits, and GD&T to perform accurate tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Ensure accuracy of all CAD work and maintain well-organized records.
• Utilize 3D modeling software (Siemens NX or Pro/E) to produce models and drawings, and work with CAD designers to produce 3D models and drawings of new and revised designs.
• Perform analysis and calculations for mechanical system and component designs using computer-based analysis and simulation techniques such as FEA, CFD, and dynamic simulation tools.
• Ensure all drawings, calculations, bills of materials, and cost objectives are adhered to according to project schedules.
• Develop and oversee prototyping plans for new parts and engines and work in cross functional teams to procure and fabricate prototype parts.
• Assist the assembly of prototype parts and engines to ensure accurate build of product.
• Create appropriate test and validation plans for new and revised designs and monitor to ensure performance that meets or exceed the design requirements.
• Assist in the development and accuracy of Bills of Material (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notice (ECNs).
• Support the development of service manuals and part books.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related curriculum, from an ABET-accredited university
Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience; experience with vehicle systems preferred
Software Knowledge: CAD, SolidWorks, ProE, UG-NX, CATIA, SAP, Microsoft Office
Providence, RI
Textron Inc. operates in the aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses worldwide. The company’s Textron Aviation segment manufactures and sells business jets, turboprop and piston engine aircraft, and military trainer and defense aircraft; and commercial parts, as well as provides maintenance, inspection, and repair services. Its Bell segment provides military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and related spare parts and services. The company’s Textron Systems segment offers unmanned, marine, and land systems; simulation, training, and other defense and aviation mission support products and systems; airborne and ground-based sensors and surveillance systems, and protection systems; precision guided weapons systems; armored vehicles, turrets, and related subsystems, as well as marine craft; test equipment and electronic warfare test, and training solutions; piston aircraft engines; and intelligence software solutions.
This segment also designs, develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains full flight simulators; and offers logistics support services. Its Industrial segment offers blow-molded plastic fuel systems and fuel systems, including pressurized fuel tanks for hybrid applications, clear-vision systems, catalytic reduction systems, cast iron engine components, and other fuel system components primarily to automobile OEMs, as well as plastic bottles and containers for various uses; golf cars, off-road utility vehicles, recreational side-by-side and all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, light transportation vehicles, aviation ground support equipment, professional turf-maintenance equipment, and turf-care vehicles that are marketed to golf courses and resorts, government agencies and municipalities, consumers, and commercial and industrial users.
The company’s Finance segment provides financing to purchase new and pre-owned aircraft and helicopters. Textron Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.