Senior Mechanical Engineer

Breeze-Eastern•Whippany, NJ

52d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. The Senior Mechanical (Design) Engineer plans, develops, and conducts engineering and product development projects that are of significant importance to the organization. This role covers all phases of development, including requirements development, project planning, concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing, transition to production, and aftermarket support. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide planning, reporting, and management in addition to technical implementation. As a senior resource on the team, this role requires the ability to recognize project success across financial, technical, and timeline management responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Approximately 10 years of experience in mechanical and/or systems engineering.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong teamwork skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong project management skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong meeting facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees are preferred.
Experience developing products in an ISO-9001 or AS9100 quality environment.
Strong experience in design configuration management.
Experience developing and fielding complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems in aerospace or defense.
Project management experience is preferred.
Experience using financial and budget-tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Develop system architectures for new products and integrated systems, including advanced AC, DC, and hydraulic hoist and winch systems, cargo hooks, and related accessories.
Translate customer needs into equipment and system specifications, conceptual designs, and detailed designs.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to analyze forces, moments, and stresses throughout the development process.
Perform mechanical and systems engineering services, such as 3D solid modeling, computer-based simulations including FEA, rapid prototyping, testing, and technical documentation.
Identify and incorporate advanced materials, material processing techniques, coatings, and surface treatments into next-generation products.
Develop and execute project plans that ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Provide project management support from concept through completion for both in-house and outsourced project work.