Senior Mechanical Engineering Tech I

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life- from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group- 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries,we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. As Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for;

Develop, test, and lead mechanical designs, including trade studies, concept and detailed designs, BOMs, drawings, engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and associated documentation.

Lead the Mechanical Engineering team within a project, serving as the primary resource for technical leadership, oversight, and development. Identify and recommend training or performance improvement opportunities as needed.

Define work breakdown structures from initial specifications and/or derived requirements.

Track team progress and efficiency to support project schedule and budget.

Implement product designs using engineering principles and standard tools.

Utilize analysis tools to verify design concepts.

Assemble, test, and evaluate prototypes for functionality and performance.

Anticipate technical uncertainties and identify design and product risks with appropriate mitigations.

Identify scope changes and propose resolution options to project leaders.

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ensure design quality by leading and participating in design reviews

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design or related engineering roles.

A Master’s degree in an engineering field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.

Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerance analysis, and engineering calculations.

Proficiency in CAD software and standard engineering tools.

Experience with prototype assembly and testing.

Ability to anticipate and mitigate technical risks.

Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Familiarity with regulatory compliance and documentation standards.

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

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