HW Production Engineer

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Hollister Whitney (O) - Quincy, IL 62305Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Normal Business HoursJob Category: Salaried

Production Engineer

Regular, Full Time Position

Quincy, IL

If you are a forward-thinker interested in system and component engineering, then keep reading! We are searching for a Production Engineer to join our Hollister Whitney team at Vantage Elevation.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or other engineering discipline with heavy emphasis on design drafting.
• Bachelor Degree in an engineering field preferred.
• 3+ years technical work in a manufacturing/engineering office environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2010 or newer.
• Proficient in MS Excel with the ability to learn other software as required.
• Autodesk Inventor knowledge a plus
• Proficient in reading and interpreting project specifications, architectural and structural building drawings, and mechanical parts/assembly drawings.
• Ability to learn detailed information about a large number of products.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and to manage several projects concurrently with accuracy and speed.
• Requires impeccable attention to detail and excellent proofing skills.
• Ability to work independently with critical thinking skills, and minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include: 

• Interact with customers to ensure engineering needs are understood.
• Updated orders to meet job specific requirements through a CPQ system.
• Review and interpret specifications, sketches and layout drawings.
• Review governing code authorities to ensure products being supplied meet the required code criteria.
• Perform complex engineering calculations as necessary.
• Prepare detailed assembly and part drawings as necessary for fabrication.
• Trouble shoot products and components through phone and e-mail communication as necessary to help customers resolve issues in the field.
• Direct and support service technicians in the field by shipping components or locating information as necessary.
• Support all other departments as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance