Industrial Designer jobs in Winston Salem, NC

Date Posted:

2024-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Industrial Designer to help create the future of air travel. Integral to the Customer Experience & Design team (CXD), you are a highly creative problem solver who is driven to create desirable and differentiated passenger experiences and envision new ideas that inspire business growth, providing real value to our customers. Our team collaborates with a wide variety of business units within Collins Aerospace alongside cross-functional engineering and prototyping teams and together, we identify, create, design, develop and deliver compelling products and experiences for our worldwide customer base.

As an industrial designer with CXD, you will execute all phases of the ID process: from conducting research and identifying user needs to creating visionary products with sketches and CAD, visualized with hyper-realistic renderings and VR, develop physical mockups and work with other functions to industrialize design into real-world flying experiences.

This is a hybrid role (combination of onsite and remote work) that sits in Winston-Salem, NC. Weekly onsite presence is required.

May be eligible for relocation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, recommend – you can identify and demonstrate a deep understanding of the needs and desires of our global client base and their passengers.

• Understand and apply future trends in brand, design, technology, and materials.

• Create and refine a wide variety of compelling designs through ideation, rapid sketching, sketch-renders, CAD, V-Ray, physical mockups, VR, etc.

• Create 3D CAD models for product visualizations, development, and prototyping.

• Concisely communicate concepts and ideas through verbal, visual, and written mediums

• Work closely with engineering and product category teams to develop and refine concepts for production.

• Collaborate with sales, design, and engineering leadership to translate strategic business goals into relevant product solutions.

• Manage your time and deliverables of multiple projects through various phases of design, development, and delivery.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

• 2 years of professional experience within the design industry.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aviation and/or transportation industry experience is desired; consultancy experience is a plus.

• Are a prolific creative visionary with the confidence to propose out-of-the-box thinking, yet one who understands and can navigate the limitations of real-world requirements.

• Have experience with design, technology, and developing creative solutions.

• Experience with aesthetics and form refinement who is comfortable in both conceptual sketches/illustrations and 3D CAD software.

• Proficient in using CAD (Rhino 3D and/or Siemens NX), 3D/2D rendering (Vray), Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine (VR), and MS Office, etc

• Have a background in creative problem solving and developing successful designs.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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?

#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
To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• 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

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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  Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

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.

Employee Referral Eligible.

The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 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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