Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)
Whippany Actuation Systems, a fast-paced and innovative aerospace manufacturer specializing in electromechanical actuators for both commercial and military applications, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as our newest Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of new products from concept to detailed design, based on overall system and detailed requirements to meet cost and schedule targets while being mindful of ease-of-manufacturability and ease-of-assembly.
They are also charged with supporting manufacturing, tooling, and aftermarket requirements.
- Create product designs to endure aerospace environments including high vibration, temperature variations, fluid and other contaminant exposures.
- Develop stress analyses such as gear bending and fatigue, bearing life, Finite-Element Analysis (FEA), and other dynamic and static stress analyses using aerospace accepted/preferred techniques as needed.
- Optimize designs by taking advantage of various additional software packages available for CAD modeling, stress analysis, tolerance stack-up, etc. while developing component/assembly models considering expected manufacturing processes and their respective effect on each design.
- Design assemblies and components which include gears/splines, environmental or EMI sealing, load paths, fasteners, springs, electronics integration, packaging, etc.
- Review project requirements to understand design constraints.
- Work with the cross-functional integrated product team and customers to develop product solutions that meets both customer and internal requirements.
- Demonstrate understanding of various aerospace grade materials and associated properties, as well as various post-processes typically used on various materials in the aerospace industry for wear resistance, corrosion protection, surface/sub-surface material defect detection, insulation, etc.
- Communicate to a variety of internal and external customers, sharing information with the team, and articulating technical information for a variety of audiences.
- Assist with product development and scheduling product development.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- 5 years' engineering experience working in a high technology manufacturing environment.
- Proven record of providing solutions to complex problems with minimal supervision.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Experience using CREO and CAD.
- Proficiency with MS Suite.
- Authorization to work in the US.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.
We would really like to see:- Engineering experience working in high technology manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with PTC Creo, ANSYS, UTS Gear and/or KISSsoft and Mathcad.
- Experience in gear design to AGMA specifications and prior experience working with ANSI 14.5 geometric tolerancing and dimensioning requirements
- Familiarity with military/aerospace grade materials, processes, specifications and electronic circuit card design.
- Basic knowledge of load distribution on gears and bearings, as well as power screws.
- Knowledge of environmental testing in accordance with military and aerospace specifications.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and drive projects to completion.
- Bias for action. Ability to recognize problems and opportunities. Ability to drive problem resolution and follow through to completion.
- Results-oriented. Drives to achieve both short and long term goals.
- Strong organizational skills - the ability to take notes and maintain data efficiently in a way it is easily accessible at any moment.
- Customer focused. Driven to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
- Innovative/Creative - drives to develop proprietary, product-differentiating technologies.
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to handle and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The pay range for this position at commencement…
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