Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Researches, plans, analyzes, designs, and develops mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices. Performs technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs. Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements. Develops and writes technical documentation, makes revisions to existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations. May deliver technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in area of specialized expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

• Provide technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel.

• Conceptualize, create, and analyze designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.

• Research, write, and present technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community.

• Initiate and maintain external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies.

• Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations.

• Prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participate in formal technical reviews.

• Prepare technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advise management on new developments and programs.

• May direct the work of less technical personnel.

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

• Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in CAD modeling tools to create complex solid models, especially PTC Pro/e Wildfire and CREO.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in concept and preliminary design.

• Experience in mechanical design, Pro-E, sheet metal, GD&T, and structural design.

• Must have a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Team player.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in large structures and large assembly design and modeling, preferably from Military/DOD space.

Work Environment

You will work with other designers, drafters, and engineers in an office setting. You will need to communicate cross-functionally with other areas within the company. Orientation will take place in the office, followed by a hybrid work arrangement requiring 40 hours over a two-week period.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.