Design Engineer

Job Description

Collaborate with the wire engineering and production team to design, prototype, test, and scale up new wire products. Select appropriate materials and construction configurations, and help develop new manufacturing processes to create innovative products. Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, quality control plans, manufacturing instructions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Develop test plans for qualification at independent labs to industry specifications, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical analysis to ensure product performance and compliance. Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations related to cable performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype new wire products in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Select materials such as conductors, platings, insulations, shields, and jackets.
• Develop new manufacturing processes to produce innovative products.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, QC plans, manufacturing instructions, and BOMs.
• Develop test plans for qualification to industry specifications, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical analysis.
• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations related to cable performance.

• Cable and wire design expertise.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D design and simulation tools.
• Experience with testing, extrusion, and braiding.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in wire and cable product design and development.
• Understanding of cable materials, electrical properties, insulation types, shielding techniques, and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of extrusion, braiding, taping, or sintering manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with testing and certification standards from organizations such as SAE, NEMA, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and DLA.

Fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Glendale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.

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