Mechanical Staff Engineer
L.J Gonzer Associates is looking for individuals to join our pool of qualified candidates for potential assignment as a Mechanical Staff Engineer. You'll be responsible for the completion and contribution in the design, development, testing, qualification, and production support of products in a cost effective and timely fashion to meet customer's needs and schedules for our client in the Aerospace industry based in Parsippany, NJ.-Design Electromechanical Actuators from a blank sheet of paper to meet customer requirements:-Design of spur, bevel, worm, and planetary gears-Design and analysis of kinematic mechanisms i.e., Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, 4-Bar-Sizing and selection of Ball Screws capable of meeting system performance requirements-Sizing and selection of Bearings (Radial, Thrust, Angular contact) to meet loads and life necessary to meet system performance-Familiar with Brushless DC motor design-Create 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-ups-ease of assembly-meet customer installation requirements-materials of construction-methods of manufacture-mechanical environment (Thermal and Vibe) and Application Loading-preliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and FEA) -mistake proofing-Disposition 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 members