Kearfott Corporation, a global avionics motion control and navigation supplier, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial control components.  Our systems control military and commercial aircraft, military land vehicles, missiles, marine applications, satellites, and space instruments.

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 www.kearfott.com

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the team responsible for 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 position is responsible for leading a group of 6-10 mechanical engineers with various skill sets and experience levels.  This includes project planning, and resource assignment, and budgeting.

The mechanical engineering team is responsible for reviewing and interpreting customer requirements, and assessing the level of effort required to fulfill them.  The team will engage with customers and internal leads and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for R&D, customer requirements development, proposals, design and development, initial prototype to production transition, and production support. This position is also responsible for assisting in the development and establishment of the product line road map as well as defining the research and development priorities that will ensure technology leadership within the market segments targeted for future growth

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

Geartrain Design and Stress Analysis based on industry standard practices

• Spur and Planetary geartrain 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

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

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

• Direct priorities of components team with input from the Design Engineering Manager
• Ability to lead 6-10 direct reports
• Mentorship of less experienced team members

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

• 5+ years required in an aerospace motion control engineering and manufacturing environment
• B.S., General Engineering, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering required
• New product development experience required
• Previous Engineering leadership experience preferred
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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