We're seeking a passionate and innovative Mechanical Engineer to be a cornerstone of our engineering design team. If you have a knack for developing complex, reliable mechanical designs and a desire to lead impactful projects, this is the opportunity for you!

Sr Mechanical Engineer

Compensation - up to $130k/ year

What You'll Do:

• Innovate and Design: Lead the conceptual and detailed mechanical design to meet commercial and military avionics design standards. You will be working on both New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as Sustaining initiatives.

• Drive Improvement: Conduct failure analyses (DFMEA) and implement enhancements to proactively identify potential failures modes and implement effective design solutions.

• Lead and Mentor: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to our dynamic mechanical engineering team.

• Shape the Future: Contribute to new business proposals with compelling renderings, simulation models, and accurate work estimates.

• Refine Processes: Play a key role in developing and improving engineering processes and procedures.

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with various engineering teams to achieve overarching system objectives.

• Project Leadership: Take the helm on varying-sized development projects, steering them to successful completion.

What You'll Bring:

• Educational Excellence: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's preferred.

• Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of design experience in electro-mechanical packaging.

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in SolidWorks 3D, CAD, and PDM environments or equivalent tools. Experience with SolidWorks simulation tools (Flow, Thermal, Vibration, etc.).

• Electronics Expertise: Hands-on experience with printed circuit board and circuit card assemblies.

• Industry Savvy: Proven experience designing to defense and aerospace industry standards like DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704.

• Manufacturing Collaboration: A strong track record of transitioning product designs to manufacturing through close collaboration.

• Excellent Communicator: Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Willingness to Travel: Ready to visit customer sites for design review meetings (up to 10% travel).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00

An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes: 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rahway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 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.