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Mechanical Engineer at ALTEN in Wilson, NC
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Job Description
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Summary
Independently and collaboratively support mechanical engineering activities, contributing to design, review, testing, and documentation of mechanical hardware and assemblies across the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new mechanical designs and support revisions by reviewing change requests, creating redlines, and assisting with testing and documentation activities.
- Interpret engineering requirements and translate them into designs for moderately complex mechanical components.
- Support all phases of the product lifecycle, including proposal development, design, qualification, certification, and aftermarket support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as systems, manufacturing, test, quality, logistics, and drafting to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend disposition for internal and supplier test results, deviations, and nonconformances.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure the accuracy and quality of drawings and engineering documentation.
- Apply established engineering processes, tools, and standards throughout hardware development.
- Contribute to the development of new fire extinguishing and suppression technologies.
- Support customer meetings and technical reviews as required.
Work Location & Travel
- Onsite role based in Wilson, North Carolina
- Occasional travel required (approximately 5–15%)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field
- U.S. Citizenship required due to program and contract access restrictions
Technical Skills
- Experience with mechanical design documentation, including assemblies, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, GD&T, weldments, and installation drawings
- Knowledge of metal fabrication processes such as machining, welding, finishing, and pressure vessel manufacturing
- Ability to prepare and interpret engineering drawings and technical reports
Professional Skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication skills across in-person, virtual, and written formats
- Ability to transition between system-level concepts and detailed technical work
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering high-quality work on schedule
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Office 365 tools
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.