Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our Defense Engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, validating, releasing, and supporting transmission components and sub-systems for track vehicles such as tanks. The Defense Engineering team is divided into four groups: Current Products, Emerging Products, Advanced Products, and Customer Integration Engineering. Each group has distinct responsibilities, ranging from supporting current manufacturing lines to integrating transmissions into new vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and validation of product engineering components and sub-systems.

• Create and execute plans for pre-production product build activities.

• Plan and administer engineering projects with other departments, customers, and suppliers.

• Diagnose validation findings and develop response plans.

• Guide the release of components for prototype and production products.

• Provide technical direction to support personnel.

• Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, technical reports, and component maintenance manuals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering HEAVILY preferred)

• Experience with mechanical systems & components

• powertrain/transmission components are a PLUS

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in product engineering

• Strong mechanical experience

Work Environment

The position will be based in an office environment with an expectation to be onsite. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of components, offering diverse career growth opportunities within the Defense team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00

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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.

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