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Mechanical Design Engineer

National Vacuum Equipment
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

National Vacuum Equipment is now part of the Atlas Copco Group!!

BIG COMPANY BENEFITS - SMALL COMPANY WORK ENVIRONMENT

Building exceptional equipment. Building exciting futures.

Responsibilities and Key Qualifications:

Job description

  • Lead projects in creating designs/improvements for various rotary vane pump and rotary lobe blower product lines
  • Analyze and test designs for efficiency, functionality, and durability
  • Collaborate with production and sourcing to drive projects to completion
  • Create CAD models and detailed production drawings (GD&T)
  • Support manufacturing to improve product line utilizing DFM methodology
  • Manage and direct engineering projects and mechanical designs
  • Manage relevant portions of the Engineering Change Requests process
  • Coordinate/conduct experiments and evaluations to validate product improvement initiatives
  • Manage product lifecycle
  • Work with third-party vendors such as foundries, tooling manufacturers, etc. as necessary
  • Assist with technical support and work instruction with various departments
  • Assist sales in customization potential of existing products and new market initiatives

Experience requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management experience
  • Sheet metal fabrication background a plus
  • Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience a plus

Knowledge

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in Inventor and/or SolidWorks (NVE uses Inventor)
  • Ability to utilize and interact with ERM system
  • Microsoft Office (esp. Excel)
  • Familiar with mechanics of rotating equipment a plus

Educational requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent/similar discipline

NVE is a US manufacturer of tanker truck equipment for the liquid waste, oil and gas mining and hydro excavation industries. We are proud of the safe clean environment we have created with state-of-the-art equipment and opportunity for advancement.

www.NatVac.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,600 - $84,348

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