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Actalent Mechanical Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Exciting Career Opportunity: Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Are you ready to bring your engineering expertise to a dynamic team? We are looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer who can innovate and optimize cost-effective components, equipment, and systems using top-tier engineering standards and computer-aided design, with a keen focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles. Your role will encompass preparing precise engineering drawings, processing change orders efficiently, and providing invaluable technical support across departments and to our esteemed customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovative Design: Conceptualize and redesign cost-efficient components, equipment, and systems adhering to engineering standards and leveraging computer-aided design. Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
Engineering Drawings: Prepare detailed engineering drawings for components, assemblies, and plant layouts. Review and verify drawings created by less experienced team members.
Process Optimization: Efficiently handle engineering change orders/requests and ensure their timely completion.
MRP/ERP Systems: Prepare bills of materials and process routings in MRP/ERP systems.
Supplier Analysis: Evaluate and approve supplier or subcontractor designs, providing specific feedback on product/service compliance with specifications.
Component Evaluation: Analyze commercially available components to determine their suitability for equipment integration.
Quality Assurance: Review and resolve component non-conformances.
Technical Support: Offer technical support for company products throughout their life cycles.
Mentorship: Guide and train less experienced engineering team members.
Standards & Procedures: Prepare and update engineering standards and procedures.
Project Management: Oversee job projects/orders from receipt to shipment, including Gantt chart preparation.
Continual Learning: Stay current on codes and industry standards by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining networks, and engaging in professional organizations.
Compliance: Ensure all major equipment meets codes and specifications, maintaining consistency and integrity.
Safety: Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
Travel: Occasionally travel (<10%) to supplier facilities and customer sites.
Essential Skills:
Experience: 10-15 years in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Aptitude: Strong focus on assembly and machine design.
Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
DFM Expertise: Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
Technical Acumen: Understanding of how shafts and bearings work together.
Drawing Skills: Ability to prepare and check engineering drawings and process change orders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Preferred Experience: Experience in food processing is a plus.
Project Management: Experience in project management is advantageous.
Leadership: Ability to mentor and train less experienced team members.
Upgrading Skills: Experience in rebuilding and upgrading existing machines.
Work Environment:
Join our interactive and communicative team of six, reporting directly to the team leader. Your work will revolve around designing on existing machines, focusing on rebuilds and upgrades rather than new designs. Our environment fosters cross-functional collaboration. All machining and assembly/disassembly are performed on-site, with fabrication outsourced. This role offers significant potential for career growth into management positions in the future.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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 Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.