Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

A company in West Michigan specializing in the repair and rebuilding of press machines is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining the root cause of equipment, parts, or systems failures. This role involves troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of machines or systems based on customer requests. The Mechanical Engineer will divide their time between hands-on work on the floor and office-based tasks involving SolidWorks and reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machines, parts, and systems.
• Discuss issues with customers to identify the root cause of failure.
• Update prints and BOMs for manufacturing to ensure accuracy.
• Create guidelines and testing protocols for failure analysis.
• Communicate with field service technicians to provide necessary information for inspecting, repairing, rebuilding, or modifying equipment.
• Disassemble and specify machines, parts, or systems.
• Discuss customer complaints and test results.
• Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to navigate and update prints.
• Use FEA and physical tools to identify root causes and test equipment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting of machinery, specifically press machines.
• Experience in GD&T.
• Experience in machining environments (building, designing, or repairing machines).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with press machine design, repair, or building.
• Knowledge of drive shaft mechanisms.

Work Environment

The work environment includes standard hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, collaborating with four other engineers, three quality team members, and a field service team. The company offers a small but growing environment with plans to update their facilities and relocate operations to Grand Rapids. Benefits include three weeks of vacation and ten paid holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $34.62/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hastings,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2025.

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