Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Product Engineering

Location:

Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Job ID:

R0082301

Date Posted:

2025-03-04

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Company

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

The Intermediate Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for supporting all existing products and manufacturing processes related to all Mechanical and control systems and designs used in Hitachi Global Air Power products, including control systems relating to Mechanical Compressor Packages. This position will focus on improving safety, quality, on-time customer delivery, and efficiency of manufacturing operations while reducing manufacturing costs. Will collaborate with suppliers in resolving quality issues, improving designs, and reducing costs.

This position is located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supports production and field in troubleshooting mechanical design-related issues, improving First Past Yield and production throughput.
• Point of contact for production and vendor quality issues; assist Quality in resolving supplier issues and executing root-cause corrective action. This will include drawing corrections, bill of material corrections, and troubleshooting compressor systems.
• Drives mechanical-related cost reduction efforts.
• Collaborates with Product Engineering and interfaces with Customer Service to support mechanical requirements on engineered orders meeting customer requirements.
• Evaluates mechanical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research to drive incremental improvements in existing products by applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Maintains and updates all mechanical documentation ensuring completeness and correctness.
• Lead teams to drive incremental improvements in existing products, manufacturing methods, and processes.
• Oversight of mechanical controls and systems; represents sustaining engineering on New Product Development teams.
• Supports aftermarket issues by troubleshooting compressors in the field, component identification, and verification of solutions.
• Supports Procurement by creating accurate component prints, identifying alternative components and suppliers, and answering technical questions from vendors.
• Participates in new engineering development projects by assisting in the selection of Motors, Starters requirements, Mechanical application requirements, and design of pneumatic circuits.
• Support quality by identifying the root cause of component failure, performing machine audits, and updating component prints that are out of date.
• Troubleshoots integrated systems and programs analytical equipment as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• Knowledge of compressor systems and requirements is a plus.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of applied mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; compressor or industrial machinery industry knowledge is a plus.
• Engineering experience in the design of mechanical and pneumatic/electrical control systems used in air compressor products.
• Demonstrated experience and