Collins Aerospace Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. What are your strengths
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Q2. How do gas turbine engines work
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Gas turbine engines work by compressing air, mixing it with fuel, igniting the mixture, and using the hot exhaust gases to spin a turbine.
• Air is drawn into the engine and compressed by a compressor

• Fuel is injected and mixed with the compressed air

• The mixture is ignited, causing a rapid expansion of gases

• The hot exhaust gases are used to spin a turbine, which drives the compressor and generates thrust

• Examples: Jet engin
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Q1. Define the factor of safety?
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Factor of safety is a design parameter that accounts for uncertainties in material properties and loading conditions.
• Factor of safety is the ratio of the maximum stress a material can withstand to the maximum stress it is subjected to in a given application.

• It ensures that the structure or component will not fail under normal operating conditions.

• Higher factor of safety values indicate a more conservative design approa...read more
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Q2. What is tolerance?
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Tolerance refers to the allowable variation in dimensions or properties of a part or product.
• Tolerance is important in engineering to ensure proper fit and function of components.

• It is typically specified as a range of acceptable values, such as +/- 0.1mm.

• Tolerance can be applied to dimensions, material properties, surface finish, etc.

• For example, a hole may have a tolerance of +/- 0.05mm to allow for proper alignment
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