Vaco by Highspring
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The Mechanical Engineer under general direction develops and prepares mechanical designs for filling machinery where independent judgment and highly technical skills are required.
On-Site: Everyday, Waukesha, WI (53188) - NEAR Waukesha County Airport
Compensation: $90,000-$100,000
NEED: BSME Degree
Must-Haves
Minimum 3-5 years in mechanical engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient with at least 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
Responsibilities
Mechanical engineering projects including obtaining customer specifications and designing the mechanical components of the machinery.
Work closely with the Sales Department, applying 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.
Collaborate with the Production Department to conduct machinery mechanical testing and interface with other departments (sales/marketing, parts, purchasing, etc.) to coordinate work/projects and 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 the 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
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Must-Haves
Minimum 3-5 years in mechanical engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient with at least 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
Responsibilities
Mechanical engineering projects including obtaining customer specifications and designing the mechanical components of the machinery.
Work closely with the Sales Department, applying 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.
Collaborate with the Production Department to conduct machinery mechanical testing and interface with other departments (sales/marketing, parts, purchasing, etc.) to coordinate work/projects and 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 the 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
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