Senior Mechanical Engineer – Actuation Design

Kaney, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaney, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive design and analysis of electromechanical actuation systems. You will lead mechanical design, analysis, and testing to meet performance, safety, reliability, and certification requirements.

You will collaborate with systems and electrical teams to integrate motors, sensors, and drives, perform trade studies, and mentor junior engineers while guiding IPT sub‑systems through reviews and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical projects.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering drawing generation.
• Proficient in GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using change orders/notices/requests to document product changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade studies between actuator design concepts to determine optimal approach.
• Ensure designs meet weight, envelope, performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and modal analyses with hand calculations and FEA tools.
• Determine appropriate bearing arrangements and sizes for new product designs.
• Develop 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for rotary and linear actuators.
• Conduct tolerance stack‑up analyses on new and existing products.
• Collaborate with systems and electrical engineering to integrate motors, sensors, drives, and control units.
• Plan and execute tests of components and subsystems, document procedures, and analyze data.
• Support root‑cause investigations for field or test failures.
• Serve as IPT lead for sub‑system deliverables, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers.
• Facilitate technical design reviews with internal team and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns on best practices.
• Help program management track milestones and risks.
• Support review and development of department policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Engineering analysis & testing

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEM/FEA tools

Job description

Kaney, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive design and analysis of electromechanical actuation systems. You will lead mechanical design, analysis, and testing to meet performance, safety, reliability, and certification requirements.

You will collaborate with systems and electrical teams to integrate motors, sensors, and drives, perform trade studies, and mentor junior engineers while guiding IPT sub‑systems through reviews and milestones.