Design Engineer

Design Engineer

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

Responsibilities

1. Design next-gen alternators from concept to production in a global team setting.
2. Perform advanced CAD modeling and manage engineering data.
3. Collaborate with manufacturing teams on design for manufacturability and tooling.
4. Lead product testing to meet customer and industry standards.
5. Conduct design reviews and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEAs).
6. Manage project plans in alignment with TS and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) standards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME/MS) or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in GD&T and CAD tools (ProE/Creo; SolidWorks a plus).
• Experience in mechanical design, 3D modeling, and electromechanical design.
• Familiarity with TS16949, APQP, and new product development processes.
• Strong project leadership, time management, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in electromechanical design (AC generators, DC alternators, rotating equipment).
• FEA experience (magnetics or stress analysis) preferred.
• Familiarity with 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Windchill, Minitab, and tolerance analysis.

Work Environment

The position involves 80% office work and 20% hands-on work with cross-functional teams in product development. The work environment supports collaboration and innovation in a global setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arcade, New York.

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 fully onsite position in Buffalo, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.

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