What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
ACTALENT is currently hiring for a Product Design Engineer. Named as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States by Crain’s Fast 50 and Inc. Magazine, our client designs, manufactures and distributes OEM driveline products for automotive and non-automotive applications throughout the globe. To guarantee high-performance but competitively priced products, we combine low-cost sourcing of materials, innovative in-house design, efficient production and quality assurance processes with high quality people.
This position is based out of their Beatrice, Nebraska production facility. Compensation dependent upon qualifications.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Responsible for the design & development of driveshaft systems and component designs that exceed customer expectations
• Analyze customer vehicle requirements and translate them into robust designs
• Manage the development plan for the responsible programs (DVPR, DFMEA, CAE, calculations)
• Document actions for future program evidence
• Organize and facilitate periodic design reviews
• Manage engineering changes for drawing and/or engineering BOM (Bill of Material) release
o Review and approve all customer/internal drawings
o Define & maintain program BOMs
• Interface activity with engineering peers at the customer, supply base, and across all functions
• Support the PD and internal organization gaining customer approval for product/process changes and trials
• Provide PD support for manufacturing issues, new model launches and technical support on customer issues
• Responsible for design definition and initiating procurement of required material to support prototype builds and validation within program timing constraints
• Initiate and manage prototype activity for responsible program including post-test analysis, teardown and reports in support of development plans
• Support root cause analysis activities related to warranty or quality returns, initiating 8D reporting as necessary
• Support robust APQP process with suppliers and customers including supplier PPAP review and sign off on design requirements
• Lead and support various cost reduction, R&D activity and other company initiatives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in the job-related area
• High level of analytical ability
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently & effectively with others
• High level of oral & written communication skills
• Design & release experience with driveline, powertrain, or chassis systems
• Familiarity with CAE tools, Six Sigma quality techniques, and powertrain NVH
• Familiarity with iron castings, steel forgings, aluminum, heat treat, and weld techniques
• Familiarity with TS-16949 and automotive PPAP requirements
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (such as BSME)
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
