Job Title: Component EngineerJob Description The Component Engineer will collaborate with engineering teams to identify replacements for obsolete electronic components, materials, and mechanical components from preferred vendors. Responsibilities + Maintain and improve obsolescence process and documentation. + Lead efforts for the Product and Component Engineering team to create effective component engineering processes. + Complete all Component Engineering tasks including selecting alternate parts, reviewing component requirements to verify replacement parts, managing inventory part numbers, maintaining internal databases, and maintaining Approved Parts Lists. + Present information on all reports clearly and consistently. + Analyze and respond to technical and non-technical questions accurately. + Focus on cost reduction and analysis efforts, maintaining ethical standards when dealing with suppliers. + Attend and participate in Obsolescence Meetings, Design Reviews, Material Review Boards (MRB), Failure Review Boards (FRB), and Change Review Boards (CRB). + Stay current on all Component Engineering issues and create reports to clarify current issues when needed. + Evaluate results of cost comparisons of components between vendors. + Support procurement team in parts acquisition by generating RFPs. Essential Skills + Experience evaluating manufacturing components. + Understanding of component/system reliability. + Experience using preferred vendor lists to source components. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience working within military standards (Military Handbook: Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment). + Understanding and experience with dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y15.5 M-2009). Work Environment This role is on-site and involves working with multiple engineering teams across various departments. The work environment is dynamic with opportunities for exposure to multiple teams. Employees receive 40 hours of accrued vacation, 6 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. 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.