HW Production Engineer

Hollister Whitney, a Vantage Elevation Company; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

HSA

401(K)/Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hollister Whitney, a Vantage Elevation Company, seeks a Production Engineer in Quincy, IL to support engineering needs, update CPQ orders, and review drawings. The role requires strong CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

You'll interact with customers, perform engineering calculations, and prepare assembly drawings for fabrication, while collaborating with service teams to resolve field issues and ensure code compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Inventor knowledge

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s Degree in CAD or engineering

Bachelor Degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2010+

Autodesk Inventor

CPQ system

Job description

Production EngineerRegular, Full Time PositionQuincy, ILIf 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 UsVantage 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.RequirementsWe 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 plusProficient 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 ResponsibilitiesA 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 UsMedical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceHSA401(K)/Company Match/ Non-ElectiveGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)… and more!Position DetailsBase Salary $60,000-$70,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation)Full TimeDay ShiftLocation will be based in Quincy, IL at Hollister WhtineyVantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Like What You Read?If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your technical skills, we invite you to apply.#LI-HW#LI-SA1