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Actalent

Product Development Engineer

Actalent, Ocala, Florida, United States, 34470

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· Own the design and development of complete product systems such as upholstery, foam, welded/formed metal structures, mechanisms and power actuators, from concept through manufacturing transfer.

· Develop upholstered assemblies including foam cushions, contouring, engineered textiles and patterning using Rhino8 and AccuMark.

· Integrate upholstery designs into large CAD assemblies of chairs and procedure seating ensuring fit, comfort and manufacturability.

· Generate and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and specifications for full chair designs.

· Lead NPI/NPD projects, driving design iteration, prototyping, verification and validation builds in collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing.

· Execute engineering changes (ECNs) and maintain configuration control through the QMS.

· Collaborate cross functionally (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service) to meet cost quality and scheduled targets.

· Support design reviews and risk management (DFMEA) documenting decisions and tradeoffs.

· Provide on-site support during pilot, ramp and early production to resolve design issues quickly.

· Build and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and contribute to Device Master Records (DMR) in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 design control requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience to the mechanical engineering field is required.

· 7+ years of product development experience required; 10+ years preferred with demonstrated ownership of NPI/NPD launches in regulated industries.

· Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) for part/assembly/drawing creation.

· Ability to work on site in a manufacturing environment and communicate design intent via drawings and BOMs.

· Ability to manage engineering changes and maintain design data within a PDM/ERP system.

· Expertise in upholstery engineering: foam construction, engineered textiles, seam allowances and pattern development.

· Rhino8 to AccuMark workflow for upholstery design integration

· Full product CAD ownership including upholstered assemblies, frames and mechanisms in large assemblies.

· Structural analysis using Inventor/Nastran for seating frames and load-bearing components.

· Design Controls within ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 (Design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, DHF/DMR).

· Risk management practices (DFMEA) and change management (ECN/ECR)

· DFM/DFA and value engineering to meet cost, quality and serviceability targets

· Rapid prototyping, prototype build documentation and test method development.

· Supplier collaboration for material selection (foams, textiles, metals) and manufacturability

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean manufacturing facility. The position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team with growth potential.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $45.00/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 Ocala,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.