Job Title: Product Engineer
Job Description

Product Engineers may work on Engineered-to-Order (ETO) within the Engineering team. You are responsible for providing timely and thoughtful design solutions for the unique and sometimes evolving requirements of the current project, including due dates or design data requests. You will review criteria, identify, and analyze opportunities and solutions, apply analysis, and design the most optimal product. Additionally, you will create or oversee the creation of submittal drawings, production drawings, and any other design documents necessary. More than anything else, you will be responsible for ensuring that our product designs are robust, optimized around DfX principles, compliant to the project scope and all other applicable requirements, and fully and clearly documented for various internal and external stakeholders.

ResponsibilitiesCreate design solutions of manufacturable products that meet engineering standards, project objectives, and user requirements, ensuring on-time completion to the projects due-dates.Perform design work including data research, feasibility, and costing studies.Consistently, and sometimes quickly, solve complex problems with simple cost-effective solutions.Stay organized in a fast-paced, open team environment, while working on multiple projects in varying stages and at various levels of development.Continuously identify, recommend and/or undertake activities and methods to make positive contributions to the company goals and initiatives within the scope of the position.Stay current with manufacturing capabilities and provide support for manufacturing/production implementation.Travel to installation locations and/or other locations may be required on rare occasions.Essential SkillsAbility to self-manage and work to due dates.Understanding of engineering principles and processes, including but not limited to: DfX (Design for X: Manufacture/Assembly/Cost/Quality/Sustainability), FEA (finite element analysis), structural calculations, prototyping and assembly, physical testing.3+ years of experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.Experience working in a manufacturing environment.Excellent 3D CAD skills: SolidWorks preferred, or another platform is acceptable.Good 2D CAD skills: AutoCAD preferred.Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: Sheet metal, tubular steel, welding, machining, and forming, extruding (plastic and metal), fiberglass composites, lightweight concrete, plastic thermoforming, plastic molding, and woodworking.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Experience navigating and working in a manufacturing facility.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with outdoor product design is a plus.Work Environment

Hybrid on-site 3-4 days per week - will be working with a team of about 8 engineers (product and development), will also need to walk the production floor from time to time. Work hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm. The work environment is a small team setting with a strong collaborative culture.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/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 Port Orchard,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.

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 for other accommodation options.