Staff Mechanical Engineer

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to drive design of GND products. You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Test, Software, Project Managers, QA, Production and Supply Chain to meet internal and customer requirements.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in electronics packaging for aerospace/defense, and knowledge of inertial measurement systems, GD&T, and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in electronics packaging in aerospace/defense.
• Knowledge of inertial measurement systems valued.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for electromechanical systems.
• Proficient in CAD, FEA, and MS Office.
• Configuration management of engineering documentation.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCBs/CCAs, wiring, and soldering.
• Strong communication abilities and team-oriented mindset.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering and project teams in the design of ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications.
• Review and evaluate internal and customer technical requirements.
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Select materials and processes per specifications.
• Evaluate mechanical and system-level performance in demanding environments.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are implemented.
• Support bid and proposal activities addressing customer challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electronics packaging

Inertial measurement systems

CAD

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T

Configuration management

Communication skills

Team player

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IPC standards knowledge

PCB/CCA knowledge

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.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer is responsible for driving the design of Kearfott GND products to meet internal and customer technical requirements. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will interface with the other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Electrical, Test, Software) as well as Project Engineers, Program Managers, QA, Production and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Leads the Mechanical Engineering and project teams in the:

• Review and evaluation of internal and customer technical requirements
• Design of ruggedized electromechanical systems for defense applications
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
• Selection of materials and processes in accordance with technical specifications and/or requirements
• Evaluation of mechanical and system-level performance of products in demanding environments
• Advocate of Mechanical Engineering’s adherence to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards
• Works with cross functional engineering teams to ensure mechanical requirements are fully understood and implemented
• Works to respond to customers’ challenges and requests, including support to bid and proposal activities

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience in mechanical engineering design of electronics packaging preferably in aerospace or defense industry
• Knowledge of / experience working with inertial measurement systems (highly valued)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes used in electromechanical systems
• Proficiency in CAD, Finite Element Analysis and Microsoft Office.
• Configuration management of engineering documentation
• Deep knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of IPC standards, specifications for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), wiring harnesses, and soldering.
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $128,000 - $173,000 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

Location(s)

19 Chapin RoadBuilding C, Pine Brook , New Jersey 07058 , United States

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