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Vaco by Highspring

Mechanical Engineer (On-Site)

Vaco by Highspring, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188

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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Position Overview Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The Mechanical Engineer works under general direction, develops and prepares mechanical designs for filling machinery where broad use of independent judgement and highly technical skills are required.

On-Site:

Everyday, Waukesha, WI (53188) - NEAR Waukesha County Airport

Compensation:

$90,000-$100,000

Must-Haves

Minimum 3-5 years in mechanical engineering

Proficient with minimum of one of the following 3D CAD software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks

Design knowledge of machined and fabricated parts (e.g., shafts, bearings and housings, drive components, mounting plates, precision spacers, structural frame weldments, sheet metal bins, channels, covers, ducts, etc.)

Experience in a made-to-order type environment focusing on semi-custom machinery

Versed in Microsoft Office - Word & Excel

Nice-to-Haves

Aftermarket parts experience

Bottle filling or capping equipment experience

Packaging or food processing industry controls experience

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)

Responsibilities

Mechanical engineering projects including obtaining customer specifications and designing the mechanical components of the machinery.

Work closely with the Sales Department; apply mechanical engineering knowledge of machinery principles and materials, manufacturing methods and processes to ensure designs are functional, practical, economical and satisfy customer operating requirements.

Design machined and fabricated parts (including manufacturing methods) such as shafts, bearings & housings, valves, drive components, mounting plates & precision spacers, structural frame weldments, sheet metal bins, channels, covers, ducts etc.

Prepare proper Bills of Materials based on design, using primarily Solidworks as well as Autodesk Inventor and Cadlink software and release those BOMs to planning.

Analyze and prioritize projects based on the scope of established internal operations schedule.

Interface with Manufacturing to ensure machinery designs are properly fabricated, parts machined, and assembled; revise mechanical design specifications/drawings as needed. Interface with the Production Department to conduct machinery mechanical testing and coordinate with other departments (sales/marketing, parts, purchasing, etc.) to ensure customer on-time delivery. Prepare and direct reports to other departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems.

Act as a technical resource for customers and Service Department's Service Technicians to address and resolve inquiries and problems, especially during machine installation and start-up at customer plants.

Travel to customer sites.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Machinery Manufacturing

Job EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Hispanic/Asian/Black/POE/BIPOC/Filipino; Must have U.S. citizenship or be authorized to work in the U.S.

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