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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is the leading technical support for all production areas and serves as the process expert for associates and other support staff. You will provide technical leadership in problem solving, new product introduction, process improvement, and new technology introduction projects. Your efforts will focus on reducing cost, cycle time, and lead time to facilitate achieving operating performance targets. Additionally, you will provide mentorship to less experienced Mechanical Engineers to ensure their professional development and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on process improvements resulting in productivity increases, cost savings, and waste elimination by identifying opportunities and developing, implementing, and sustaining solutions.

• Champion and support Lean activities such as Standard Work, SMED, 5S, Poke-Yoke, Visual Management, and Variation Reduction in daily operations.

• Ensure that equipment and work areas are safe and comply with OSHA and EPA regulations and guidelines.

• Build and lead project teams, provide technical direction to others on the team, and mentor teammates.

• Identify and anticipate problems before they arise, drive the problems to root cause and implement corrective actions.

• Lead all phases of capital acquisition projects from generating the request for capital funds through project completion and validation.

• Prioritize projects and efforts based on potential business impact.

• Position may require limited travel; less than 5% expected.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related Engineering field.

• Minimum of 5-8 years of work experience in a manufacturing support environment.

• Experience in process development, validation, and process improvement.

• Mechanical design expertise.

• Experience with manufacturing engineering and new product development.

• Proficiency in 3D or 2D modeling (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.).

• Experience in Kaizen, machine design, commissioning, and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Process automation or machine design experience (PLCs, LabView, or other automated controls/languages) preferred.

• Manufacturing project management experience or new product/production cell launch experience preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a manufacturing plant and office setting. This is a 24/5 operation and could involve working more than 40 hours per week. You will be part of a large operation with 600 total employees across four plants on the campus. The team focuses on process automation of existing processes and new product launches. You will advise and create production equipment and design tooling. The culture fosters a team environment, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional growth. The company values long-term tenure, cross-functional collaboration, and provides ample opportunities for training and internal networking.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $54.33

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 Radford,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.