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Actalent Mechanical Engineer in Cadillac, Michigan
Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description
The Mechanical Engineer will be working primarily on the shelter product line, which includes both small and large assemblies. Responsibilities include working with aluminum extrusions and sheet metal skins, as well as creating drawings of the shelter assemblies for manufacturability. The shelters often include air conditioner units, generators, and other devices for the troops. The role involves spending about 30-50% of the time on the manufacturing floor conducting continuous improvement initiatives, such as scrap reduction and run-at rate reduction. The other 50-70% of the time will be spent at the desk working on designs, completing and updating budgets, and quoting projects.
Responsibilities
Work on the shelter product line including small and large assemblies
Handle aluminum extrusions and sheet metal skins
Create manufacturability drawings of shelter assemblies
Integrate air conditioner units, generators, and other devices into shelters
Spend 30-50% of time on the manufacturing floor conducting continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with the production team to understand the assembly process
Participate in engineering meetings
Spend 50-70% of time at the desk working on designs for manufacturability
Complete and update budgets and quote projects
Essential Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering experience in an internship or work environment
CAD Design Experience
Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM)
Proficiency with Creo
Familiarity with defense industry standards
Experience with process routings
Experience with testing and calibration
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) design
Aerospace or defense industry experience
Experience with process routings
Experience with testing and calibration
Work Environment
This role will be fully on-site, involving a mix of office cubicle and manufacturing floor environments. The position expects 40-hour work weeks with flexible working hours, typically starting at 7 or 8 AM. As a consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on military equipment sent across the world in a facility that processes raw materials all the way to the end product. The role involves a mix of design, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering, and requires working cross-functionally with different teams.
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.
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