Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description

Responsible for engineering and project administration activities related to specific circuit breaker product families. Perform engineering analyses, including thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural, using experience applying basic engineering principles. Ensure compliance with specific ratings, product specifications, and standards requirements. Participate in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and procurement functions. Perform methodical problem solving to assist in product line production. Support design activities, such as brainstorming, database management and development, design/peer reviews, and general analysis, including tolerance analysis, using experience with basic machine design. Ensure products meet requirements for Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Assist in root cause analysis by way of the 5 Why and Ishikawa processes.

ResponsibilitiesEngineering and project administration activities related to specific circuit breaker product families.Perform engineering analyses, including thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural.Ensure compliance with specific ratings, product specifications, and standards requirements.Participate in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and procurement functions.Perform methodical problem solving to assist in product line production.Support design activities such as brainstorming, database management and development, design/peer reviews, and general analysis, including tolerance analysis.Ensure products meet requirements for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).Assist in root cause analysis by way of the 5 Why and Ishikawa processes.Essential SkillsFMEAManufacturing processRoot cause analysisGD&TFEAFMEAProduct quality analysisTesting experience against third party standardsProposing tests and determining success criteriaIshikawa5 WhyContinuous improvementAdditional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering-related field (electrical, mechanical, industrial)Minimum 5 years in a high production manufacturing environmentKnowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM)Bill of Material (BOM) creation, modification, and documentationBasic engineering principlesBasic machine designExperience with CAD/CAM softwareWork Environment

This role will be onsite in Cedar Rapids and will support product development. The position requires 10% travel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 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.

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