Product Design Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.

As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, you are an integral part of the ECS (Environmental Control System) Product Team. You directly participate in projects involving the design and development of composite and metallic structures, ducting, fluid and thermal control systems, acoustic control, and a variety of stand-alone and integrated heaters for numerous applications. You generate product concepts and designs, tooling designs, drawings, and Parts Lists based on customer data, loads, performance requirements, material applicability and environmental constraint. You lead and ensure the progress of assigned projects; develop designs, data, specifications, processes, and reports throughout the product development process; and present at technical reviews.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support project goals and tasks in collaboration with engineering leadership, finance, ME, quality, testing, program management, and production support functions.
• Work seamlessly with other departments to develop prototypes and products that can be transitioned to production.
• Perform design and analysis to meet internal and customer requirements.
• Design tooling and fixtures as needed to produce designs consistently and economically.
• Support resolution of technical problems in the lab or in the production line.
• Support evaluation and resolution of escapes and field issues reported by customers.
• Generate parts lists and digital bills of material — including sub-assemblies, fasteners, tooling, and hardware — accurately based on design requirements.
• Develop procedures for parts and systems, such as Acceptance Test Procedures, Qualification Test Procedures and Reports, Qualification by Analysis & Similarity Reports, etc.
• Generate 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies using both ANSI and ASME Y14 geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and other best practices

Position Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent field with 8+ years of experience in an engineering design and development environment.
• Ample experience with design of mechanical components/systems made of advanced composites, elastomers, and metals (e.g., ECS components, ducts, multi-layer panels).
• Familiarity with aerospace composite and metal manufacturing methods and best practices.
• A self-driven individual with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able and willing to methodically share knowledge with other team members.
• Proficient in CAD modeling and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and/or Catia.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Capabilities:

• Experience with project engineering and technical leadership.
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards.
• Ability to define test plans, write test procedures, and lead development and qualification testing.
• Experience with stress analysis and simulations (Ansys preferred).
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (preferably Oracle).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person, as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (e.g., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

ITT Control Technologies offers a very attractive benefits program. Our employees enjoy medical and dental coverage, a company paid retirement plan, 401 K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

Equal Pay Act Statement: We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range: $112,700 - $168,500