Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to manage engineering projects from the proposal phase through to qualification and design. The successful candidate will review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements. This role requires performing necessary calculations to ensure equipment performance meets specifications, preparing all necessary project documents, and conducting analytical studies on engineering proposals and existing designs for hydraulic products.

Responsibilities

• Engineer projects from the proposal phase through qualification and design.

• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements.

• Perform necessary calculations to demonstrate equipment performance to specifications.

• Collaborate with engineering staff to prepare all necessary project documents, including schedules, designs, drawings, and reports.

• Conduct analytical studies on engineering proposals and existing designs for hydraulic products.

• Draft and design mechanical equipment, with a preference for aerospace equipment, especially hydraulic components or systems.

• Perform basic calculations such as weight, stress, and spring design.

• Communicate effectively with above-average oral and written skills.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

• Experience in valve design and hydraulics.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in designing hydraulic valves and components.

• 3+ years of experience in the industrial aerospace industry.

• Project management experience.

• Experience in mechanical engineering, machine design, tooling, automated equipment, servo valves, hydraulic systems, and new product development.

• Knowledge of Dfmea, aerospace, systems engineering, sustainable design, and development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in servo valve design.

• Ability to lead and mentor a design team.

Work Environment

The work environment fosters a family feel with opportunities for advancement and collaboration with innovative professionals in servo valve creation. The typical work hours begin at 6:30 AM.

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.