Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

The position is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle management of heavy-duty alternators for trucks, buses, military, and specialty vehicles. The role involves working in a global team setting to design next-generation alternators from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design next-generation alternators from concept to production in a global team setting.
• Utilize advanced CAD modeling and engineering data management.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on design for manufacturability and tooling.
• Lead product testing to meet customer and industry standards.
• Conduct design reviews and maintain DFMEAs.
• Manage project plans aligned with TS and APQP standards.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling and CAD tools such as Creo and SolidWorks.
• Experience in mechanical engineering and new product development.
• Proficiency in GD&T.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME/MS) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electromechanical design, including AC generators and DC alternators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• FEA experience, specifically in magnetics or stress analysis, is preferred.
• Familiarity with 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Windchill, Minitab, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong project leadership, time management, and organizational skills.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of 80% office setting and 20% hands-on product development with cross-functional teams. The company is a world-class supplier of heavy-duty starting motors and alternators, one of the last manufacturers of starters and alternators in the United States.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 hybrid position in Arcade,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.