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Actalent Mechanical Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Our client designs and manufactures electrical belt-fed Gatling guns for special operations, with unique mounts for fixed-wing, rotorcraft, marine vessels, and ground vehicles. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, test, and validation of gun components, mechanisms, mounts, and manufacturing tooling. Aerospace design experience is highly desirable. You will participate in a wide array of activities supporting Research & Development, and Design & Development efforts. You should possess a good functional understanding of statics, strength of materials concepts, and the design/implementation of basic mechanical systems. You will be involved in all stages of the product lifecycle, from inception through retirement, including testing, analysis, physical assembly/prototyping, production support, and technical support for fielded designs.
Hard Skills
Application of engineering principles
R&D activities
Creation of specification documents
Design and Development project execution
Verification and Validation plans
Design review activities
Documentation of reports and summaries
Creation of technical data packages
Coordination of prototype parts/assemblies
Assessment of equipment and project feasibility
Review of externally supplied technical data
System integration activities
Interface with internal departments, customers, and vendors
Root-cause analyses and corrective actions
Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s)
Development of project/program schedules
Technical review of contracts
Development of project scopes and specifications
Monitoring of contract obligations
Review of marketing materials for technical accuracy
Handling and management of technical data/information
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
5+ years of Aerospace design, mechanism design, or weapons system experience
Experience with mil-stds 810 and DO-160 or commercial aerospace FAA standards
5+ years of SolidWorks experience
GD&T use
Soft Skills
Creative-minded and problem-solving attitude
Hands-on approach
Willingness to engage in productive debates
Resourcefulness
Team-oriented and flexible
Strong communication skills
Work Environment
Small company with an entrepreneurial spirit. Team members take ownership of their part in the development process and must be willing to help the team as needed. Attitude is as important as skill set.
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.
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Hiring diverse talent
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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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