Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago

Lansing, United States Vaco Full time

Mechanical Engineer-Machine Tooling Design for highly established Industrial Manufacturer

Vaco is seeking aMechanical Engineerto help design machine tools into the next generation. The job responsibilities include design and analysis activities for machine builds, mechanical components, and assemblies from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design of machines/machine tooling to meet organizations and customer design specifications, removing complexity and enhancing reliability and safety.
  • Use, maintain, and/or improve standard components to meet all applicable specifications in machine/machine tooling designs.
  • New designs and improved standards to conserve space, manufactured at the lowest cost, with minimum amount of Engineering time.
  • Evaluate inside/outside design capabilities, supply accurate information and support documentation to keep designs on time and to customer specifications.
  • Coordinate line-up meetings with Controls Project Engineer and Coordinators assigned to job prior to build.
  • Provide all required documentation to customer as scheduled for approval.
  • Obtain competitive quotations as required. Issue requisitions, taking in account long lead time items to keep project on schedule.
  • Estimate Engineering hours, accountable to meet these hours as well as machine budgets as quoted.
  • Work efficiently with shop personnel in the build, startup, debug, and support the run-off of machine.
  • Provide all required documentation to customer at time of machine shipment and at customer acceptance.
  • Support Service Technicians and Training personnel during machine startup in customer plant.
  • Provide support to the Sales & Parts Department as required.
  • Attend meetings regarding job content, scheduling, and job progress as requested by the Customer, Sales Department, Manufacturing or Management.
  • Notify the Mechanical Engineering Manager of any conditions where changes are being made to the machine that are not required by the machine order or customer's specifications or where machine safety is a concern.
  • Remain current with the latest technology in the industry and advise Engineering Manager of any new trends that could be incorporated into machine designs.

Skills and Education:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3 - 5 years experience in machine tools or related industry.
  • Experience with engines or powertrains is a plus.
  • Computer skills: AutoCAD and 3-D Solid Works. Business Central/Microsoft 365.
  • Strong analytical skills: Able to compile data into useable form, recognize patterns in data, information, or events, draw logical conclusions, and make recommendations for action.
  • Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and possess strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Willing to work hands-on in the plant and at the customer's facility, including domestic and international travel.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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