Job Title: Engineer AssociateJob Description The Engineering Associate I is responsible for providing the departments with engineering documents from the engineering record system for all company products. This position prepares engineering documents including Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering specification sheets, and part information as needed, as well as maintaining the control systems. Responsibilities + Furnish all departments with various engineering documents including, but not limited to: Bills of Materials, manufacturing drawings, engineering specification sheets, product nametag information, part information, engineering change orders, and estimate sheets. + Maintain necessary data files and control systems for these documents and vendor quotes. + Assign and control part numbering system for new and revised items to be introduced into the system. + Coordinate the implementation of engineering changes with other departments. + Provide necessary information in the product structure as obtained from the engineers, manufacturing group, and/or from the engineering data system for items to be structured. + Provide necessary information to the Purchasing Department for material and parts procurement from vendors. + Prepare estimates and prototypes of products as required, as well as assist in coordinating the procurement of said prototypes. + Check drawings for errors and take corrective action accordingly. + Assist in developing manufacturing methods to reduce costs, standardize, and improve products; make recommendations for manufacturing improvements where observed, performing time studies as appropriate. + Perform engineering and sales product research projects as assigned and approved by the Engineering Manufacturing Supervisor. + Assist the design and manufacturing engineers in achieving the objectives of the department and corporation to produce quality products in a timely manner at the lowest possible cost. + Set up and operate 3D printers, order 3D printing supplies, and work with Engineers and Drafting on prototype and production of 3D printed parts. + Contact vendors for product development and cost reduction opportunities with recommendations to Engineering and Purchasing as appropriate. Essential Skills + Proficiency in Solidworks + Proficiency in AutoCAD + Experience with Bill of Material (BOM) + Experience with SAP ERP + Strong understanding of engineering documentation Additional Skills & Qualifications + Ability to furnish various engineering documents such as Bills of Materials, manufacturing drawings, engineering specification sheets, product nametag information, part information, engineering change orders, and estimate sheets. + Experience in maintaining necessary data files and control systems for documents and vendor quotes. + Experience in assigning and controlling part numbering systems for new and revised items. + Experience in coordinating the implementation of engineering changes with other departments. + Experience in providing necessary information in the product structure from engineers, manufacturing groups, and/or engineering data systems. + Experience in providing necessary information to the Purchasing Department for material and parts procurement from vendors. + Experience in preparing estimates and prototypes of products, and coordinating the procurement of prototypes. + Experience in checking drawings for errors and taking corrective action. + Experience in developing manufacturing methods to reduce costs, standardize, and improve products; making recommendations for manufacturing improvements, and performing time studies. + Experience in performing engineering and sales product research projects. + Experience in assisting design and manufacturing engineers in achieving departmental and corporate objectives. + Experience in setting up and operating 3D printers, ordering 3D printing supplies, and working with Engineers and Drafting on prototype and production of 3D printed parts. + Experience in contacting vendors for product development and cost reduction opportunities. Work Environment The work environment includes working closely with various departments to provide necessary engineering documentation. It involves the use of technologies such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, SAP ERP, and 3D printers. The role offers a great opportunity for advancement, with the potential to move into a Project Engineer position after a year or so. The position may require contact with vendors for product development and cost reduction opportunities. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $54080.00/yr. Healthy, Vision, Dental Insurance401kPTOHoliday . Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Leetsdale,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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. 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