Mechanical Engineer

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

• Conceptualizes, creates, and analyzes designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.

• Researches, writes, and presents technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community.

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

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

• Prepares, presents, and defends project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participates in formal technical reviews.

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

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

• May direct the work of technical personnel.

• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.

• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Skills Details

• Mechanical Designer

• CREO/Pro-E

• Mechanical Engineering

• Sheet Metal

• GD&T

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or an engineering discipline.

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years using CAD modeling tools to create complex solid models, especially PTC Pro/e Wildfire and CREO

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years concept and preliminary design experience

Nice to Have

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

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.

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