Digital Engineer

Job Title: Powertrain Digital Engineer

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide Digital Engineering (DE) support for Powertrain Unit projects. The role focuses on production preparation elements for Internal Combustion Engines, Hybrid Transmissions, Axles, and other potential Powertrain components. The aim is to enhance the completeness and quality of process and equipment planning activities to reduce manufacturing costs and production preparation lead-time.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise product operation drawings in AutoCAD, collaborating with the Production Engineering team.

• Develop and maintain production line layouts in AutoCAD, working with Production and Production Engineering Groups, including detailed equipment and utility installation drawings.

• Perform 3D model comparisons and overlays using software like Catia or other 3D applications.

• Render and evaluate 3D building and equipment models for project studies using Navisworks, Revit, and other software packages.

• Conduct production line simulations to confirm line capacity and identify areas for process improvements.

• Collect and evaluate point cloud scan data to support project studies.

• Investigate new tools to improve current Production Engineering job accuracy and efficiency.

• Support the organization in optimizing and advancing activities from concept/feasibility planning through manufacturing site activity for process and equipment validation.

Essential Skills

• Experience in project management, including planning, time management, coordination, and reporting.

• Experience in creating and interpreting product drawings, process drawings, and equipment models.

• Intermediate to advanced capability in CAD software such as Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture, Inventor, Navisworks, Vault, Revit, and ReCap.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• B.S. in Engineering preferred, or Technical Degree in CAE with 3+ years of experience in CAE.

• Expertise in Autodesk applications, particularly AutoCAD Architecture, Inventor Professional, Vault/Vault Data Structure, Revit, ReCap, and Navisworks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing, specifically powertrain assembly in high-volume, automated production.

• Experience in manufacturing equipment and process specification.

• Creo experience and point cloud data utilization is a bonus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Georgetown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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