Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description

Lead the conceptual and detailed mechanical design to meet commercial and military avionics design standards. You will be working on both New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as Sustaining initiatives. Conduct failure analyses (DFMEA) and implement enhancements to proactively identify potential failure modes and implement effective design solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to our dynamic mechanical engineering team. Contribute to new business proposals with compelling renderings, simulation models, and accurate work estimates. Play a key role in developing and improving engineering processes and procedures. Work closely with various engineering teams to achieve overarching project goals.

ResponsibilitiesLead the conceptual and detailed mechanical design to meet commercial and military avionics design standards.Conduct failure analyses (DFMEA) and implement enhancements to proactively identify potential failure modes and implement effective design solutions.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the mechanical engineering team.Contribute to new business proposals with compelling renderings, simulation models, and accurate work estimates.Develop and improve engineering processes and procedures.Collaborate with various engineering teams to achieve project goals.Essential SkillsBA degree in mechanical engineering or related field.8+ years of electromechanical design experience using Solidworks.Experience with DFMEA.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in power electronics, vibration analysis, and tolerance analysis.Knowledge of aerospace defense standards and requirements.Work Environment

The site focuses on highly regulated ITAR business, with approximately 150 people. The role requires working onsite 5 days a week. Currently, the work is in the testing phase, which involves being out on the floor, but it could shift to office design work depending on project needs. The work environment includes advanced power conversion, control equipment, and electrical distribution components and systems for the aerospace and defense industry. The recent technology developments include software-based command and control systems, active power factor correction front ends, and data bus communication including CAN and ARINC 429.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00

Educational Excellence: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of design experience in electro-mechanical packaging.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in SolidWorks 3D, CAD, and PDM environments or equivalent tools.
Experience with SolidWorks simulation tools (Flow, Thermal, Vibration, etc.).
• Electronics Expertise: Hands-on experience with printed circuit board and circuit card assemblies.
• Industry Savvy: Proven experience designing to defense and aerospace industry standards like DO-160,
MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704.
• Manufacturing Collaboration: A strong track record of transitioning product designs to manufacturing
through close collaboration.
• Excellent Communicator: Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to Travel: Ready to visit customer sites for design review meetings (up to 10% travel).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Avenel,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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