Mechanical Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Allen Park, Michigan .


Overview


The senior mechanical engineer role involves working on a variety of engineering programs and projects, providing hands-on expertise across the entire engineering process. The engineer will lead project teams, develop and review designs, and ensure project milestones and customer requirements are met within budget and timeline constraints.


Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering and design team to create and release 3D CAD models and detail drawings to meet internal and customer requirements and specifications, while providing clear and complete direction regarding design concepts, parameters, and trade-offs.
• Inform and update the engineering and design team regarding relevant program information including key dates, requirements, customer reviews, and deliverables.
• Document and report engineering and design program status (financials, health, forecast, issues, risks, etc.) to the program manager and engineering manager.
• Lead the development of engineering reports for design reviews, problem and issue resolution, etc.
• Support program manager for program review meetings with internal and external customers.
• Ensure the accuracy of the engineering bill of material (BOM) throughout the duration of the program.
• Support department quality system and follow procedures or work instructions provided for assigned projects.
• Understand the scope of work and specifications so changes in scope are immediately identified and communicated to the program manager and engineering manager.
• Ensure adherence to the engineering budget and meet customer-defined program milestone dates.
• Manage computer aided engineering (CAE) team or resources to analytically validate designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience.
• Functional proficiency to 3D model and draft in SolidWorks.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to various audiences and work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of simulation and finite element analysis in SolidWorks or other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Capable of planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical aspects of projects.
• Working knowledge, understanding, and application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Knowledge in the development and execution of design validation plans (DVPs) to demonstrate functionality and mitigate risk of premature failure.
• Ability to mentor others on best practices of design and engineering principles.
• Manufacturing experience including machining, metal forming, code welding, and composites.
• Experience in interpretation and application of ASTM-F24 standards.
• Experience overseeing technical deliverables to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause problem solving experience.
• Experience in the hands-on execution of the complete product development cycle, from concept design through production release and acceptance testing.

Shift


This is a standard working hours position with no specific shift requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.