Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts and final designs, including required supporting engineering calculations. You will validate designs with team members, approve design changes, and report progress and unusual project occurrences to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, production, vendors, and contractors regarding various aspects of product design projects. Additionally, you will interact with all company support departments to resolve manufacturing problems, improve product quality, and ease manufacturing. You will stay abreast of technological developments and opportunities in the field to assist with incorporating design innovations. You will also visit customer sites and contractors to validate product design specifications and resolve product problems. Preparing project time reports and performing other related duties as assigned are also part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype models and methods to validate design concepts and final designs, including required supporting engineering calculations.
• Validate designs with team members and approve design changes.
• Report progress and unusual project occurrences to the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, production, vendors, and contractors regarding various aspects of product design projects.
• Interact with all company support departments to resolve manufacturing problems and improve product quality and ease of manufacturing.
• Keep abreast of technological developments and opportunities in the field to assist with incorporating design innovations.
• Visit customer sites and contractors to validate product design specifications and resolve product problems.
• Prepare project time reports as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• 7 years of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written.
• Open/creative thinker; is an ideas generator.
• Self-starter, organized and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Self-directed and able to establish own priorities to meet the needs of the organization.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare design drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software and support design with calculations using MathCAD software.
• Strong understanding of geometric tolerance techniques based on ANSI Y14.5M-1994.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BSME in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Mechanical valve with fluid design experience.
• Aerospace experience, mechanical design.
• Fluid handling device engineering (valves, pumps, etc.) is a plus.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00

Paid Vacation & PTO Time

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Savings Plan (HSA)

100% Paid Tuition Reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000