Engineer II - Mechanical (Commercial Space Systems)

Marotta Controls - Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineer II - Mechanical (Commercial Space Systems) position at Marotta Controls, Inc. involves designing products that meet customer requirements, including all design, functional, material, and test specifications derived from customer component and sub-tier specifications. This role requires regular interaction with other engineers and test technicians, as well as frequent communication with suppliers, contractors, and customers. The Engineer II will be responsible for creating development testing requirements, development test instructions, and releasing drawings for development hardware. Additionally, the engineer will maintain ongoing surveillance of customer-driven changes and ensure the accuracy of all project-related drawings and documents, except for purely drafting technique issues. This position also involves managing duties in accordance with ISO 9000: Procedure 4.1 Design Control and supervising engineering assistants and documentation personnel as required. The role is situated within a professional office environment, engineering lab, and manufacturing settings, utilizing standard office equipment and specialized tools. The Engineer II will be expected to foster a positive work environment through effective communication and actively participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives. This full-time position may require overtime and weekend work as job duties demand, and some travel (approximately 20%) may be expected for vendor and customer visits, as well as test labs. Marotta Controls, Inc. is a recognized leader in the aerospace and defense industry, with a history of innovation and excellence. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a quarterly bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for engineers looking to grow their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the creation of a preliminary bill of material in the business system and verifying its accuracy
• Create development testing requirements, development test instructions, and release of drawings for development hardware
• Maintain ongoing surveillance of customer-driven changes, with written notification to Contracts Administrator or Program Manager, including program impact assessment
• Ensure accuracy of all drawings/documents on the project, except purely drafting technique issues, including tolerance stack-ups
• Communicate technical and schedule problems, in a timely manner, to Engineering Manager / Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager when applicable
• Manage all duties per ISO 9000: Procedure 4.1 Design Control
• Supervision/oversight of engineering assistants, documentation personnel, design and test personnel on project activities as required
• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• B.S in Engineering is required as a minimum - Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent
• 2-5 years design experience with a variety of valves and fluid control devices preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls
• Solid analytical skills are required: stress analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow
• Ability to solve complex mechanical, static and dynamic problems
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and compressible flow
• Exposure to performing analytical solutions using tools such as ANSYS or Pro-E Mechanica
• Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details
• High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Superior communication skills
• Defense/aerospace experience a plus
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced technical degree is desirable for this position

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability income insurance
• 401k retirement plans with company match
• Generous tuition aid program
• Paid vacation
• Sick and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work hours with compressed work week options
• Quarterly bonus
• Employee engagement events