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(Ballistics Engineer Technician: US Citizen/Permeant Resident Required due to ITAR)

Job Description

The Engineering Technician supports the engineering team in the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of safety-critical products. This role assembles product samples and prototypes, assists with test execution and process inspections, and supports prototype tooling setup and installation.

Responsibilities Include

• Support the engineering team in the design, development, validation, and improvement of products.
• Assemble product samples, prototypes, and test fixtures with a high level of mechanical accuracy.
• Assist with test execution, including setup, operation, and monitoring of tests according to engineering instructions.
• Perform process inspections and support validation activities to ensure products meet established specifications and standards.
• Support prototype tooling setup and installation to enable new product and process development.
• Contribute to quality assurance testing and validation of process changes by following defined procedures and documenting results.
• Use measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to carry out build and test activities.
• Collect, record, and organize test and inspection data, and prepare basic reports using tools such as Excel and Word or equivalent software.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and process issues during assembly, testing, or inspection and communicate findings to the engineering team.
• Follow metrology and calibration practices to ensure measurement tools remain accurate and reliable.
• Support manufacturing and process improvement efforts by providing feedback on tooling, fixtures, and test methods.
• Adapt to ambiguous or evolving processes and help bring structure by accurately documenting steps, observations, and outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with the facility’s high cleanliness standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, testing, or engineering support environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and basic engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with basic measurement and inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Experience with data collection, documentation, and basic reporting using Excel, Word, or equivalent software.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience assembling products, prototypes, or test fixtures.
• Experience performing or supporting quality assurance, metrology, calibration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurement, documentation, and assembly work.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving or not fully defined processes.

Nice to Have

• Associate degree or technical certification in engineering technology, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience supporting product testing, validation, or quality inspection activities.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, or fabrication.
• Military experience or experience supporting products used in demanding field environments.
• Familiarity with structured quality systems and documentation practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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