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    Senior Mechanical Engineer - Black Mountain, United States - Kearfott

    Kearfott
    Kearfott Black Mountain, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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.

    Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

    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

    Position Description

    The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of electromechanical actuators for use in the aerospace and defense markets. The position requires extensive understanding of the behavior of mechanical systems as well as the interaction with BLDC prime movers.

    The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for reviewing and interpreting customer requirements, and assessing the level of effort required to fulfill them. This position is also responsible for leading proposal efforts, prototype development and other New Product Introduction (NPI) activities culminating in the transition of new products into production.

    Kearfott's Aerospace and Defense EM applications include:
    • Missile Fin Control Actuation Systems
    • High Bandwidth position servos,
    • Smart Linear actuators
    • Utility Actuation
    • Cockpit Controls
    Essential Functions

    Product Life Cycle Engineering
    • Development of new concepts and proposal solutions
    • Understanding of manufacturing and design trade-offs (practical implementation of designs)
    • Development and validation of performance models
    • Gear-train Design and Stress Analysis based on industry standard practices
      • Spur and Planetary gear-train design experience preferred
    • Support cost proposal activity including:
      • Manufacturing and design cost assessment
    • Participate as a member of a cross-functional project team focused on development of customer funded projects as well as IR&D projects
    • Support Manufacturing fabrication and assembly
    • Support the creation of test procedures and test reports
    • Support engineering and production Acceptance and Qualification test
    • Creates 3D CAD models of design concepts, and develops detailed 2D drawings while working with designers.
    • Perform and coordinate design analysis using ANSYS, Matlab, and other CAE tools
    Business Development Support
    • Travel as required to support market development and customer needs
    • Support and advance relationships with our customer's engineering teams
    Required Skills
    • Customer centric attitude
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Excellent presentation skills and presentation preparation
      • Design reviews
      • Marketing presentations
      • Etc.
    • Ability to lead effectively in a cross functional team environment
    • Drives for results - action oriented
    • Continuously improves in all aspects
    Required Experience
    • Minimum 5 years' experience required, in an aerospace motion control engineering and manufacturing environment
    • B.S., General Engineering, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering required
    • New product development experience required
    • Experience as a member of a cross-functional project team focused on development of customer funded projects and/or IR&D projects required
    • 3-D CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available
    • Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future
    • Solid understanding of aerospace and defense markets and requirements preferred
    • Systems design, development and integration experience preferred
    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity


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