Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Whippany Actuation Systems•Whippany, NJ

6d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Whippany Actuation Systems, a fast-paced and innovative aerospace manufacturer specializing in electromechanical actuators for both commercial and military applications, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as our newest Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of new products from concept to detailed design, based on overall system and detailed requirements to meet cost and schedule targets while being mindful of ease-of-manufacturability and ease-of-assembly. They are also charged with supporting manufacturing, tooling, and aftermarket requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college.
5 years’ engineering experience working in a high technology manufacturing environment.
Proven record of providing solutions to complex problems with minimal supervision.
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Experience using CREO and CAD.
Proficiency with MS Suite.
Authorization to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Engineering experience working in high technology manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with PTC Creo, ANSYS, UTS Gear and/or KISSsoft and Mathcad.
Experience in gear design to AGMA specifications and prior experience working with ANSI 14.5 geometric tolerancing and dimensioning requirements
Familiarity with military/aerospace grade materials, processes, specifications and electronic circuit card design.
Basic knowledge of load distribution on gears and bearings, as well as power screws.
Knowledge of environmental testing in accordance with military and aerospace specifications.
Knowledge of additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Create product designs to endure aerospace environments including high vibration, temperature variations, fluid and other contaminant exposures.
Develop stress analyses such as gear bending and fatigue, bearing life, Finite-Element Analysis (FEA), and other dynamic and static stress analyses using aerospace accepted/preferred techniques as needed.
Optimize designs by taking advantage of various additional software packages available for CAD modeling, stress analysis, tolerance stack-up, etc. while developing component/assembly models considering expected manufacturing processes and their respective effect on each design.
Design assemblies and components which include gears/splines, environmental or EMI sealing, load paths, fasteners, springs, electronics integration, packaging, etc.
Review project requirements to understand design constraints.
Work with the cross-functional integrated product team and customers to develop product solutions that meets both customer and internal requirements.
Demonstrate understanding of various aerospace grade materials and associated properties, as well as various post-processes typically used on various materials in the aerospace industry for wear resistance, corrosion protection, surface/sub-surface material defect detection, insulation, etc.
Communicate to a variety of internal and external customers, sharing information with the team, and articulating technical information for a variety of audiences.
Assist with product development and scheduling product development.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.