Mechanical EngineerJob Description
Researches, plans, analyzes, designs, and develops mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices.
Performs technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs.
Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.
Develops and writes technical documentation, makes revisions to existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations.
May deliver technical presentations.
Applies advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in area of specialized expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
Provides technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel.
Conceptualizes, creates, and analyzes designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.
Researches, writes, and presents technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community.
Initiates and maintains external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies. Performs technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations.
Prepares, presents, and defends project technical results and recommendations to customers.
Participates in formal technical reviews.
Prepares technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications.
Advises management on new developments and programs.
May direct the work of less technical personnel.
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Hard Skills
Mechanical Designer
Pro-E
Sheet Metal
Design
Structural Design
Vehicle Design
Soft Skills
Technical leadership
Consultation
Communication
Innovative problem-solving
Work SiteThis is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota and some days remote.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.
