Product Design Engineer

Actalent is currently hiring a Product Design Engineer for a client in the Grandview, MO area. Qualified candidates must have experience interfacing with customers and clients, serving as the main point of contact for certain needs. Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks is required. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take on more responsibility with mechanical product development projects from conception to launch with long term growth!

Description:

• Overall responsibility for keeping multiple projects moving from concept to launch by coordinating the efforts of several departments as necessary.

• Write product specifications.

• Design and develop new products as well as improvements to existing products using SolidWorks.

• Understand applicable plumbing codes and verify that products meet them.

• Understand key characteristics of the products and make sure drawings are correct - proper dimensions, tolerances, notes, etc.

• Coordinate designs with manufacturing and vendors to establish agreement on dimensions and assembly methods.

• Assure critical design knowledge is transferred to manufacturing personnel.

• Participate in pilot runs and employee training.

• Assist in writing Manufacturing work instructions.

• Validate that Manufacturing processes and equipment are capable of meeting design intent.

• If design changes are required to improve quality and/or production efficiency, make changes in SolidWorks and follow implementation through to production.

Top Skills Details:

SolidWorks, Mechanical engineering, Mechanical design, Product development, GD&T, Product design, New product

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred.

• Knowledge of the product design and development process.

• Familiarity with various materials (brass, copper, aluminum, rubber, stainless steel, plastic, terrazzo, sheet molding compounds, composites)

• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes (sand cast, die cast, injection molding, metal fabrication, machining, terrazzo manufacturing, compression molding, etc.)

• Proficient in SolidWorks

• Understanding of fluid dynamics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organized / detail oriented

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 for other accommodation options.