Mechanical Design Engineer I - Pine Brook, NJ

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer I in New Jersey. You will design components and assemblies in SolidWorks, interface with cross-functional teams, and contribute to ruggedized electronics enclosures. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and up to 2 years of experience are required, with aerospace/defense exposure preferred.

The role emphasizes DFMA, BOM generation, material selection, and basic FEA, in a collaborative, on-site environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Aerospace and/or defense background preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD.
• Design of electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks CAD.
• Design for ruggedized electronics and enclosures.
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Generate BOMs.
• Select materials and processes per specs.
• Preliminary FEA using Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Manage designs in SolidWorks PDM.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

US Citizen

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world‑wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Mechanical Design Engineer I

Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer I is responsible for designing components, subassemblies and assemblies for Kearfott GND products to meet internal and customer technical requirements. Mechanical Design Engineer will work with and interface with the other disciplines of Engineering Department (Systems, Electrical, Test, Software) as well as Project Engineers, Program Managers, QA, Production and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD
• Design of electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks CAD
• The design of ruggedized electronics and electronics enclosures
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
• Generate BOM's
• Selection of materials and processes in accordance with technical specifications and/or requirements
• Preliminary analysis using FEA techniques (Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation)
• Configuration management of designs in SolidWorks PDM environment
• Works with cross functional engineering teams to ensure mechanical requirements are fully understood and implemented

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required
• 0-2 years of experience
• Aerospace and/or defense background preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Must be a US Citizen

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $80,000 - $115,000 Annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans