• Mechanical Product Engineer II

    Actalent (Chandler, AZ)


    Mechanical Product Engineer II

    Job Description

    The Product Engineer II is responsible for creating product design concepts and drawings for internally or externally funded research and development programs. This includes the development of armor, blast attenuating seats, and other product technologies for ground vehicles, aircraft, and a wide variety of infrastructure security needs. The role also involves assisting with the procurement, building, and integration of developmental products, as well as testing which may include functional, ballistic, blast, and/or drop tower testing. Additionally, the Product Engineer II will develop technical documents to support design reviews, testing, requirements tracking, and trade studies.

    Responsibilities

    + Design, develop, and detail new technologies and products using SolidWorks (50% of time)

    + Develop technical documents including design reviews, trade studies, and test plans/reports (20% of time)

    + Assist with product development procurement, building, and testing (10% of time)

    + Maintain legacy production products (10% of time)

    + Assist with bid and proposal efforts (10% of time)

    Essential Skills

    + US Citizenship

    + Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher

    + Five to ten years of experience in product development

    + Highly proficient with SolidWorks

    + Expert understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing and tolerance standards

    + Strong work ethic, problem-solving, and organizational skills

    + Ability to operate SolidWorks with no ramp-up time

    + Experience with mechanism design and interworking metal components

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher

    + Certified SolidWorks Professional

    + Experience with DoD product development related to ground combat, marine, and aircraft platforms

    + Over three years of experience with composite materials

    Work Environment

    The manufacturing, design, and testing are conducted at the same location in Arizona. The work environment involves working closely with team members across different functions, ensuring a collaborative approach to product development. The role requires wearing multiple hats, from design and CAD drafting to testing and working with manufacturing for design for manufacturability (DFM

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $36.08 - $50.48/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 Chandler,AZ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.