Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer III will support the Business Manufacturing department. The engineer is responsible for developing and implementing new product assembly machines, improving existing product assembly machines and support documentation for manufacturing processes, machine drawing and BOM documentation. The key responsibility of this position is to design, develop and improve assembly machines to ensure their efficiency and reliability. The engineer will be heavily involved with machine CAD drawings. The engineer will be expected to interface mainly with internal customers and external suppliers on the design and configuration of high-volume assembly machines for disposable medical devices. The position plays a key role in user requirement specifications for new machines and problem solving for existing and new machines. The position requires the ability to interact with multiple functional groups such as Quality, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, and Building Services.

Responsibilities

•       Development of machinery from concept to production

•       Develop machine requirements according to business needs in compliance with standards and regulations applicable.

•       Adhere to established design control processes and good engineering practices

•       Design machine assemblies or various assembly lines using SolidWorks or legacy AutoCAD

•       Evaluate product assembly machines, or assembly processes for efficiency and reliability to ensure long-term success of new / improved product lines

•       Provides technical support for production equipment on the shop floor

•       Provides the technical foundation for the development of risk documentation

•       Develop test procedures to ensure specifications are met

•       Writes, reviews, and approves protocols, reports and data

•       Conducts testing outlined in protocols and test methods

•       Executes engineering and validation studies on assembly machines

•       Conducts failure investigations

•       Work on special projects as assigned

Essential Skills

•       Detail oriented and ability to organize large amounts of work and data.

•       Strong interpersonal skills required in the areas of verbal and written communications, customer focus, time management, professionalism, coaching, influencing, and team building.

•       Knowledge of machine design practices

•       Knowledge of geometric tolerances, design for assembly and design for manufacturing

•       Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and basic statistical methods

•       Excellent project leadership skills and ability to expedite project completion

•       SolidWorks competency required

•       Understanding of engineering mechanics and physics

•       Familiarity with machine shop practices and of drafting standards

Additional Skills & Qualifications

•       Must be at least 18 years of age

•       Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.

•       7 years of experience in Medical Device Production

This job can be range from working in a professional office environment to hands on trouble shooting production machines.

Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Southington,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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

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• 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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Salary : $40 - $50