Staff Mechanical Engineer - Parsippany, United States - Dynamics ATS

Description

Staff Mechanical EngineerLocation:

Parsippany, NJPay Rate : $55/hr - $80/hrType: ContractThe Staff Mechanical Engineer is responsible to complete and contribute in the design, development, testing, qualification, and production support of products in a cost effective and timely fashion to meet the customer's needs and schedules.

The engineer shall work within a multi-disciplined organization and enlist the help of other disciplines when necessary, such as other engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality assurance.

Primary Responsibilities:
Design Electromechanical Actuators from a blank sheet of paper to meet customer requirements.

Design of spur, bevel, worm, and planetary gearsDesign and analysis of kinematic mechanisms i.e., Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, 4-BarSizing and selection of Ball Screws capable of meeting system performance requirementsSizing and selection of Bearings (Radial, Thrust, Angular contact) to meet loads and life necessary to meet system performanceFamiliar with Brushless DC motor designCreate and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, documentation of change and efficacy.

Verify Bill of Material. Ensure accuracy of drawings.

Design cost effective easily manufacturable hardware taking into account:

tolerance stack-upsease of assemblymeet customer installation requirementsmaterials of constructionmethods of manufacturemechanical environment (Thermal and Vibe) and Application Loadingpreliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and FEA)mistake proofingPosition entails exposure to typical manufacturing (i.e.

Machine Shop, Assembly, Testing, etc.) environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).Business office environment requiring use of telephone and personal computerWork under pressure in order to meet deadlinesDisposition non-conforming hardware and correct production/vendor issues.

Perform failure investigations of designs.
Create/Review and Approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities to the development and qualification testing of a design.
Interface with internal and external customers to determine product changes needed for applications as a representative of the company.
Write technical documents for internal and external customers.

Participate in design reviews (internal and external)Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs.

Mentor and Guide Junior team membersQualification/Knowledge/Skills Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering8+ years' experience and technical knowledge in mechanical engineering design of hardware preferably in aerospace or defense industry.

Experience designing and testing designs to Mil-Std-810 Environments or similar (Humidity, Salt Fog, Vibration and Shock etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience solving technical problems using a methodical scientific approach.

Experience in 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies preferably CREOExperience with Electromechanical Actuation Servo SystemsExperience with Brushless DC motor design and or operationExperience with Finite Element Analysis for Structural, Thermal and Dynamic AnalysisPossess organizational and task management skills to work concurrent issues in parallel.

Leadership skills to interface with various other teams and disciplines at the company.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, etc.
Must be a US Citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.


Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
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