Lead Engineer

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

 Position Role Type: Hybrid At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Should Costing, Tear-down Analysis, Debugging, and Reverse Engineering initiatives across multiple aircraft interior electro-mechanical products. You will be responsible for developing accurate should-cost models, identifying value engineering opportunities, driving cost reduction initiatives and supporting strategic sourcing decisions. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Global Trade (GT) and Logistics to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality, performance and compliance.

Value Engineering (VAVE) & Cost Optimization: Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities without compromising product quality, reliability, or performance. Develop innovative design and process improvement recommendations to optimize product cost and manufacturability. Drive cross-functional cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Procurement teams. Support strategic sourcing decisions through cost analysis and benchmarking. Sound knowledge on mechanical engineering fundamentals, product design and drawing standards. Interpret component drawings, assemblies, and BOMs; proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA) and knowledge of Teamcenter/PLM preferred. Optimize designs for manufacturability, performance and cost. Exposure to electro-mechanical product design is a plus. Should Costing & Cost Analysis: Develop detailed should cost models for electro-mechanical components and assemblies using manufacturing process knowledge and cost estimation methodologies. Perform cost breakdown analysis covering material, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling, overhead and logistics costs. Validate supplier quotations/Price through should cost analysis and provide recommendations for supplier negotiations or further actions. Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend cost-effective alternatives for improved competitiveness. Tear-down Analysis & Reverse Engineering: Conduct product teardowns and reverse engineering studies to understand product architecture, manufacturing processes, material selection and cost drivers. Perform debugging and technical analysis of products to identify design improvements and cost optimization opportunities. Prepare comprehensive tear-down and benchmarking reports with engineering recommendations. Knowledge of materials (metals, plastics), special processes, surface finishes, and consumables (e.g., adhesives, paints). Technical Presentation & Collaboration: Provide technical presentation on VAVE methodologies, should costing, and cost optimization techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate engineering changes, product improvements, and supplier