Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical (Design) Engineer Location: Whippany, New Jersey Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 Employment Type: Full-time About the Opportunity Our client is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. Their products are trusted by rescue crews worldwide, and the company holds itself to the highest standards of engineering and quality in everything it builds. Position Summary The Senior Mechanical (Design) Engineer plans, develops, and conducts engineering and product development projects of significant importance to the organization. This role covers all phases of development, including requirements development, project planning, concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing, transition to production, and aftermarket support. The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides planning, reporting, and management in addition to technical implementation, and is expected to recognize project success across financial, technical, and timeline management responsibilities. Responsibilities Develop system architectures for new products and integrated systems, including advanced AC, DC, and hydraulic hoist and winch systems, cargo hooks, and related accessories Translate customer needs into equipment and system specifications, conceptual designs, and detailed designs Apply mechanical engineering principles to analyze forces, moments, and stresses throughout the development process Perform 3D solid modeling, computer-based simulations including FEA, rapid prototyping, testing, and technical documentation Identify and incorporate advanced materials, material processing techniques, coatings, and surface treatments into next-generation products Develop and execute project plans that ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications Provide project management support from concept through completion for both in-house and outsourced project work Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (advanced degrees preferred) Approximately 10 years of experience in mechanical and/or systems engineering Experience developing products in an ISO-9001 or AS9100 quality environment Strong experience with design configuration management Experience developing and fielding complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems in aerospace or defense Strong leadership, teamwork, communication, organizational, project management, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills Project management experience preferred, particularly with financial and budget-tracking tools Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; company-sponsored life insurance; 401(k) with company contributions. 1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (advanced degrees preferred) 2. Approximately 10 years of experience in mechanical and/or systems engineering 3. Experience developing products in an ISO-9001 or AS9100 quality environment, with strong design configuration management skills 4. Experience developing and fielding complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems in aerospace or defense By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, Al-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Synerfac Technical Staffing and our contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at