Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Drafting Team Supervisor

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer - Drafting Team Supervisor will oversee a team of drafters, ensuring the completion of mechanical designs using Autodesk Inventor. This role involves designing and leading the industrial damper production drafting team, training team members, planning and assigning tasks, and balancing the team's workload. The successful candidate will establish deadlines, determine best practices to meet sales and customer expectations, and collaborate with customers to finalize designs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of drafters in completing mechanical designs using Autodesk Inventor.
• Design and manage the industrial damper production drafting team.
• Train, plan, assign, and balance the team's workload.
• Oversee special design projects as needed.
• Establish deadlines and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Determine and implement best practices for meeting sales and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and finalize design processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the drafting team.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback and development opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Mechanical design and mechanical engineering expertise.
• Experience in 3D design and calculations.
• New product development.
• Process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design and drafting, preferably with Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Customer-focused with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design and drafting, preferably with Autodesk Inventor.

Work Environment

The work environment includes leading a team of drafters in an industrial setting, utilizing Autodesk Inventor for mechanical design. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with both team members and customers. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Grandview,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $40