Job Description
We are seeking a Project Engineer to take a hands-on role in engineering new products from concept to production with a high level of ownership and personal accountability. The ideal candidate will create CAD designs using SolidWorks, perform tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, and drive the engineering aspects of the product development process. This role involves working cross-functionally with various teams to ensure product specifications are met and participating in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
ResponsibilitiesCreate CAD designs using SolidWorks, complete 3D models, and generate detailed 2D drawings of new products.Perform appropriate tolerance analysis to ensure success in high-volume manufacturing.Design for manufacturing and drive engineering aspects of the product development process such as prototyping, test plans, design validation, problem solving, tooling, and manufacturing process validation.Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to develop product specifications and ensure product meets aligned requirements.Execute multiple projects simultaneously to meet all committed deliverables and project deadlines.Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions cross-functionally.Collaborate with the Industrial Design team to optimize form, fit, function, while considering design for manufacturing, and meeting cost and schedule targets for the project.Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing engineers to incorporate design for manufacturing feedback and design for cost considerations.Manage formal engineering documentation release process for new designs and ECR’s with the goal of clear, unambiguous communication of the design intent with suppliers.Review tool and part quotes, provide feedback and recommendations on supplier selection as needed.Develop comprehensive design qualification test plans and collaborate with Quality team on manufacturing in process quality control plans and quality audit plans.Support estimation of engineering time and effort requirements to achieve design changes and product line extensions.Manage engineering changes from request (ECR’s) through design, testing, and implementation to ensure that effective changes are quickly and appropriately validated and implemented.Utilize PDM and PLM systems to manage CAD & other electronic files.Travel domestically and internationally as required for meetings with clients, stakeholders, vendors, or supporting engineering sample builds and new product mass production.Essential SkillsBSME degree required, MSME a plus.7+ years of relevant mechanical system design and development experience.Strong injection molded plastics experience.Electro-mechanical design experience at a higher systems level, including overall product architecture and future-proofing design.Experience with NPD projects and sustaining activities.Proclivity for small form factor, elegant designs for high volume applications.Skilled in parametric design in 3D solid modeling and surfacing, preferably SolidWorks, with master modeling experience a plus.Extensive experience and understanding of current techniques for design and manufacture of plastic parts, metal forming, casting, and electro-mechanical packaging.Phase gate product development experience.Experience working with various manufacturing processes and Asian suppliers.Openness to travel to China as needed.Additional Skills & QualificationsProject management experience a plus.Demonstrated emphasis on accomplishments and productivity to get things done.Operates with a sense of urgency and shows initiative.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Persuasive, encouraging, positive approach to collaboration, with strong interpersonal skills.High level of flexibility and ability to align quickly and move programs forward at calculated risk.Strong, concise written and oral communications with both internal and external customers and co-workers.Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring frequent collaboration with various teams including Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality. Domestic and international travel (APAC Suppliers in China, Indonesia, and the Philippines) is required between 1-5 times a year. The role involves working with PDM and PLM systems to manage CAD and other electronic files.
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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