Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development

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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 lifesaving pharmaceuticals and cuttingedge 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 environmentforward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today while boldly contributing to a sustainable circular economy. With more than 58 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 youll be part of a global network thats shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

This role is responsible for design development and integration of mechanical components and subsystems for a variety of compressor products. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the NPD engineering team and cross functionally to deliver world class compressor solutions.

This position is located onsite in Michigan City Indiana.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead development of mechanical components and subsystems within New Product Development projects.
• Provide clear direction to design team resulting in accurate manufacturable designs.
• Perform calculations and analysis to ensure design meets product requirements for performance serviceability and safety.
• Lead and participate in technical and cross functional design reviews.
• Adhere to and create deliverables related to phase gate new product development process.
• Work closely with supply chain and suppliers to ensure product cost targets are met.
• Drive designs through engineering release process to achieve ontime and highquality releases.
• Support product validation through creation of test plans coordination of sample part procurement test lab support and generation of test reports.
• Support production via immediate resolution of shop floor issues and troubleshooting guidance.
• Occasional travel may be required 5.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.

Professional experience:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in product design desired.
• 3D modeling/CAD experience desired. Proficiency in Siemens NX is a plus.
• Experience with SAP ERP/PLM systems is a plus.
• Experience with industrial rotating equipment is a plus.

Key behaviors:

• Results driven focus on project technical cost and timing goals.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership.
• Sense of urgency to complete tasks.
• Creativity willing to explore new designs and methods.

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• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety policies and requirements and must actively support the organizations efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race religion color age gender sexual orientation national origin genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability or other protected categories under applicable law whether in recruitment employment promotion transfer compensation or other conditions of employment.