HW Production Engineer

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

• 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.
• Update 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.
• Troubleshoot 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

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/Company Match/Non-Elective
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Base Salary $60,000-$70,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift