Product Engineer I

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 control 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 and flexible work options for most positions.

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

Summary

The Product Engineer is responsible for Kearfott products all throughout the life cycle; from proposal concept all the way to End of Life. This includes prototype development and other New Product Introduction (NPI) activities culminating in the transition of new products into production, as well as incorporating product improvements/corrections to designs in current production. Performs various professional level duties, ranging from simple to moderate complexity within varied engineering and scientific activities associated with company products related to systems and component design, development, and test programs, including hardware and software applications.

Essential Functions

Product Life Cycle Engineering- New Product - Introduction

• Participate as a member of a cross-functional team focused on development of customer funded projects as well as IR&D projects.
• Support cost proposal activity including selection of sources for purchased material.
• Transition of Product from concept in proposal to prototype- focus will be on assuring Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM, DFA) and Design to Cost (DTC).
• Incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and assuring prototype builds meet design/manufacturing/cost intent. This will also include development testing and performing trade studies.
• Transition from prototype to Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)- Incumbent will be heavily involved in preparing the product for production. This will include developing ATPs, working with Test Equipment to aid test stand design, and assisting with Qualification testing.

Product Life Cycle Engineering

• Current production Support production lean manufacturing and product improvement initiatives.

Support design issues in manufacturing, this will include:

• Investigating/recommending/initiating design changes (due to poor FPY, process changes, material changes, obsolescence, etc.). This includes evaluating customer requested changes.
• Dispositioning non-conformances Performing failure investigations (when required).

Critical Competencies

• Internal customer centric attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
• Perform design analysis using ANSYS, MatLab, and other CAE tools.
• Drives for results; action oriented.
• Continuously improves in all aspects.
• Ability to effectively communicate, in writing and verbally, across functional areas.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor Science in appropriate engineering discipline; Electrical Mechanical Systems, etc.
• 0-2 years' experience New Product Development experience desired.
• Experience as a member of a cross-functional project team focused on development of customer funded projects as well as IR&D projects required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
• Must be a US Citizen or be a US Permanent Residence Card Holder.

This position is on-site at our Pine Brook, NJ facility. Relocation assistance is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans