Staff Mechanical Engineer

Kearfott Corporation • Pine Brook, NJ

4d • $128,000 - $173,000

About The Position

The Staff Mechanical Engineer drives the design of Kearfott GND products to meet internal and customer technical requirements. The role leads mechanical engineering and project teams through requirements evaluation, design of ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications, design for manufacturing and assembly, selection of materials and processes, and evaluation of product performance in demanding environments. The engineer works with cross-functional engineering teams and partners across Systems, Electrical, Test, Software, project engineering, program management, quality assurance, production, and supply chain. The position also supports customer requests and bid and proposal activities, and advocates adherence to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Experience designing mechanical aspects of electronics packaging, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes used in electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with configuration management of engineering documentation.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and specifications for printed circuit boards (PCBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), wiring harnesses, and soldering.
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience working with inertial measurement systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and evaluation of internal and customer technical requirements.
• Lead the design of ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Select materials and processes in accordance with technical specifications and requirements.
• Evaluate mechanical and system-level product performance in demanding environments.
• Advocate Mechanical Engineering's adherence to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure mechanical requirements are understood and implemented.
• Respond to customer challenges and requests, including support for bid and proposal activities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• A 9/80 work week with every other Friday off.
• Monthly employee events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior