Description:

The Mechanical Engineer - Product Development will be based in Henrico VA.

As a project Mechanical Engineer in Product Development, you must work closely with sales, project managers, procurement, production, quality assurance and other engineers, and analyze feedback from customers to produce or improve product designs. You must be an adept problem solver, have an excellent eye for design, and be willing to work as part of a team. You will communicate and coordinate among different types of engineers working on a project while adhering to project schedule and budget.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meeting with stakeholders to establish their requirements for a new or existing product or mechanical system.

• Working with a team of engineers and CAD designers on engineering projects.

• Work from concept development and ensure that plans meet client needs and engineering standards.

• Adhere to the timeline for each project

• Helping to develop and refine processes and standards for mechanical design deliverables

• Working with CAD software, such as AutoCAD Inventor and/or Solidworks, to create drawing specifications in accordance with the needs of the client.

• Creating designs in accordance with applicable regulations, client specifications, industry standards and company norms.

• Produce designs focused on manufacturability assembly while maintaining electrical system reliability, availability, maintainability.

• Work with quality team on assessing quality metrics and analyzing current Product Design and Production times

• Creating prototypes, testing them, and analyzing the results.

• Submitting project deliverables to relevant stakeholders

• Providing support during the entire building process to ensure that the design specifications are met.

• Analyzing problems that may arise during the manufacturing process and recommending solutions.

• Managing change control

• Responsibilities may include some travel and/or availability for other than normal business hours

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD TO THE TEAM:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering which has been approved by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET).

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.

• Demonstrable knowledge of UL 891 Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, UL 67 Panelboards, UL 857 Busway, UL 1008 Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 62368/60950 Information Technology Equipment, as applicable is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in the design of electrical power distribution systems is preferred.

• Experience with programs like Solidworks, Autocad Inventor Vault as well as MS Office applications.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an excellent understanding of mathematics.

MUST HAVES: - BS ME, ABET; UL switchboard, power circuit, 5+ years

PREFERRED: - Knowledge and understanding of UL S

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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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