Mechanical Engineer

Actalent - Cadillac, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Cadillac, MI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer will focus on the shelter product line, which involves both small and large assemblies. This role includes working with aluminum extrusions and sheet metal skins, creating manufacturability drawings, and integrating various devices into the shelters. The position requires a balance of time spent on the manufacturing floor for continuous improvement initiatives and desk work for design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Work on the shelter product line including small and large assemblies
• Handle aluminum extrusions and sheet metal skins
• Create manufacturability drawings of shelter assemblies
• Integrate air conditioner units, generators, and other devices into shelters
• Spend 30-50% of time on the manufacturing floor conducting continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the production team to understand the assembly process
• Participate in engineering meetings
• Spend 50-70% of time at the desk working on designs for manufacturability
• Complete and update budgets and quote projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering experience in an internship or work environment
• CAD Design Experience
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Proficiency with Creo
• Familiarity with defense industry standards
• Experience with process routings
• Experience with testing and calibration

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) design
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Experience with process routings
• Experience with testing and calibration

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on military equipment
• Access to specialized experts in engineering and sciences