Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer - Product Design Engineer

Spartan Tool, LLC is an affiliate of The Heico Companies, a Chicago-based, privately-held multi-billion conglomerate of over 70 companies. Spartan is one of North America's leading manufacturers of electro-mechanical and high-pressure water jet drain cleaning equipment, as well as video inspection equipment for the sewer and drain industry.

Spartan Tool's customer base includes professional sewer and drain cleaning service companies and plumbers, as well as larger entities that perform their own sewer and drain maintenance such as institutions, municipalities, commercial businesses and factories. Spartan Tool machines are known for their toughness and are designed to withstand the rigors of professional use day in and day out. Spartan cables are known for their longer life and consistently superior quality.

Currently, we are seeking candidates for a Senior Engineer position at our manufacturing facility in Niles, Michigan. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer who is looking for a hands-on engineering position.

Responsibilities will include :

Conceptualize, design, develop, test and document new products and existing product modifications and improvements.

Participate in Product Development Program for new products and solutions. Demonstrate creativity by identifying innovative engineering solutions to design problems.

Design all products with a focus on operator safety, quality, manufacturability, and cost containment. Specifically design for assembly, design for service, and design for part commonality.

Develop project plans, test plans, schedules, and roadmaps necessary for achieving project deliverables.

Assist Territory Sales, Customer Service and Technical Service with diagnosing and troubleshooting field failures across all product lines.

Attend trade shows to scout new product ideas and to participate in a sales staff feedback forum focused on product improvements.

Work with Purchasing to source cost effective component solutions and review the quality of internationally sourced goods, assuring all testing is completed in a timely fashion.

Accountable for designated engineering, facility, and production processes.

Play a key role in supporting product line development and improvements, providing engineering input on technology, cost, quality, and production decisions.

May occasionally mentor or provide guidance to technicians, drafters, or interns as part of project execution.

Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Purchasing, and Production to ensure successful product launches and ongoing support.

Hands-on mindset with willingness to be directly involved in prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development and manufacturing
• Experience with on / off road or DOT applications
• Must have excellent analytical, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar), with willingness to adapt to new design platforms.
• Self-directed and able to adapt to changing priorities while working on multiple projects.
• Meet deadlines on a consistent and regular basis.
• Highly detail oriented, organized and reliable
• Ability to travel as needed. Approximately 10% travel.
• Electrical experience and troubleshooting with 12VDC systems, PLC, and PCB's is a plus.