Mechanical Engineer II

ALTEN Technology USA•Greensboro, NC

12d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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. Position Responsibilities Engineer mechanical components and subassemblies for rotating machinery to satisfy customer specifications and targeted performance objectives, working under the guidance of a lead engineer Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, and perform supporting analyses such as tolerance accumulation, bearing load calculations, and preload assessments Ensure designs comply with company requirements and applicable industry standards, including GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles Serve as a technical contributor in design, manufacturing, and test reviews by evaluating designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions Execute assigned tasks in alignment with approved budgets and project schedules Review customer requirements and contribute to technical proposals, cost estimates, test plans, process qualification documents, bills of materials, schedules, and engineering reports as needed Proactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting current products or new development efforts Maintain clear, timely communication with peers and leadership regarding technical progress, challenges, and potential risks Assist with testing and validation activities for both new and existing products, with oversight from senior engineering staff Follow established safety practices and actively support continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental initiatives Support occasional domestic and international travel (typically once per quarter) Be available for extended or off-hour work during peak project phases when required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in mechanical design within a product development and manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience designing rotating machinery such as motors, generators, or similar systems
Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including proper application of GD&T
Sound engineering judgment across multiple mechanical disciplines
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers
Well-developed organizational, documentation, and reporting skills
Proficiency in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Familiarity with common shop and inspection tools, including measurement equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience designing bearing systems and wound components
Knowledge of rotor dynamics principles
Familiarity with oil and air cooling approaches for rotating equipment
Exposure to aerospace standards such as DO-160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761
Experience using CATIA

Responsibilities

Engineer mechanical components and subassemblies for rotating machinery to satisfy customer specifications and targeted performance objectives, working under the guidance of a lead engineer
Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, and perform supporting analyses such as tolerance accumulation, bearing load calculations, and preload assessments
Ensure designs comply with company requirements and applicable industry standards, including GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles
Serve as a technical contributor in design, manufacturing, and test reviews by evaluating designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions
Execute assigned tasks in alignment with approved budgets and project schedules
Review customer requirements and contribute to technical proposals, cost estimates, test plans, process qualification documents, bills of materials, schedules, and engineering reports as needed
Proactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting current products or new development efforts
Maintain clear, timely communication with peers and leadership regarding technical progress, challenges, and potential risks
Assist with testing and validation activities for both new and existing products, with oversight from senior engineering staff
Follow established safety practices and actively support continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental initiatives
Support occasional domestic and international travel (typically once per quarter)
Be available for extended or off-hour work during peak project phases when required