MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Vanair Manufactuting - Michigan City, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Michigan City, IN

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

As a member of the Engineering staff, the Mechanical Design Engineer will design, test and develop, and maintain products, options, and accessories following company and industry standards. The role involves working closely with R&D personnel, analyzing test data, and ensuring compliance with performance and safety requirements. The engineer will also be responsible for creating and maintaining engineering documents, managing product changes, and supporting the assembly line by solving production issues. Additionally, the position may require occasional travel for diagnostics or trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify product component parts, subassemblies, and complete assemblies (New Product Development).
• Assist R&D personnel with set-up and laboratory testing to validate product performance.
• Analyze and interpret test data and make product revisions as necessary to comply with performance and safety requirements.
• Read, create, and maintain engineering documents such as exploded part assemblies, basic wiring and electrical schematics, and fabrication/machined detail drawings.
• Use the ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process to effectively and efficiently manage change aimed toward product improvement.
• Formulate product design specifications and update as required.
• Support assembly line by analyzing and solving problems or obstacles that occur during production.
• Help train production line and service departments for new builds and product improvements.
• Productively function in a fast-paced Engineering department that works intimately with manufacturing plant, sales personnel, and Service/Training team.
• Occasionally travel to assist with new applications, diagnostics, or trade shows.
• Assist with maintaining applications/equipment and how they integrate with evolving model year truck manufacturer changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Job-relevant college degree preferred but will consider relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in design, troubleshooting, and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic controls and systems.
• Experience with rotary screw compressors.
• Good aptitude with hydraulic and mechanical driven equipment.
• Experience with automotive power train - work trucks, large equipment, and PTO proficiency is a plus.
• 2D / 3D CAD drawing environment experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred).
• Must be able to juggle priorities effectively.
• Must have a positive attitude and function well with group-oriented tasks.
• Experience with a document control system such as a Vault is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching 5% contribution
• Employees are 100% invested in the 401(k) on day one.
• Premium low deductible comprehensive Health insurance including Vision and Dental
• Low employee contribution levels toward health care plans
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility for all 9.5 paid holidays
• Paid vacation days
• Paid Wellness Time
• Paid birthday
• $15,000 free life insurance policy