Product Engineer

Job Description

Plans, coordinates, performs product design, testing and/or analysis work for a complete project of moderate scope or for a significant portion or a sub-system of a major and diverse project. Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work to support personnel. Decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level applications to more complex problems.
• Analyze assignments and determine engineering specifications for complex problems or projects of moderate scope.
• Produce and/or evaluate possible design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering applications.
• Compile and furnish necessary information to document the design solution required for building prototypes.
• Provide technical support to marketing, manufacturing, quality, and supply management organizations.
• Develop and/or execute test or analysis plans for product verification and validation.
• Apply knowledge of company products, policies, and practices to provide economies through standardization of parts.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Creo/Pro E experience
• Minimum 2 years of product design experience
• Ability to work on smaller projects independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop cross-functional relationships
• Experience with Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of project scheduling
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SAP experience is a plus
• Capable of physical assembly and/or repair of equipment
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, castings, and plastics design
• Preferred but not required: previous experience with casting design, and plastics design

Work Environment

Responsible for subsystem design (parts modeling in Creo, drawings for prototype shop or suppliers) for a manual and autonomous battery electric commercial mower. Support designs with calculations, virtual analysis, decision analysis, and feedback from others. Integrate knowledge of product usage into design to improve customer experience. Work with the product design team daily as well as other functional areas like Marketing, Program Management, Test Engineers, Systems Engineers, etc. Provide hands-on support for machine builds and upgrades in the shop or get assistance from the shop for certain tasks with work orders. May provide in-field support when machines are provided to Marketing for customer feedback. Metatarsals are required for the first day.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 hybrid position in Fuquay Varina,NC.

Application Deadline

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

Salary : $45 - $55