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Niowave Inc.
Mechanical Engineer
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$94,310 / year median in Michigan
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer Niowave Inc. - 2.9 Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Client relationship management Customer communication Project engineering Customer relationship building Engineering development testing Engineering process optimization Employee relationship building Project management experience in manufacturing Team development Mechanical drawings Team management Team training System testing Mentoring Design engineering Leading team collaboration initiatives Product design Engineering product development Prototypes Mechanical product development projects Full Job Description Mechanical Engineer Who we are… We are a group of scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, take-out for group lunches, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living. Who you are… Your curiosity and critical thinking help you turn complex problems into practical engineering solutions. You enjoy digging into the details, asking the right questions, and working through ideas with both creativity and discipline. Collaboration, clear communication, and strong documentation are important parts of how you work, and you value partnering with others to move projects from concept to completion. You are hands-on, dependable, and thoughtful in your decision-making, balancing technical rigor with the practical needs of the project. Words that describe you include analytical, curious, collaborative, disciplined, and resourceful. What you can expect to work on… Niowave is an engineering playground where you will be engaged in problem solving on revolutionary systems that have a direct impact on cancer patient survival. Senior engineers provide expert level skill in designing, machining, building, testing, and maintaining complex machinery in the development of medical isotopes. You will work closely with designers, machinists, physicists, other engineers, and technical experts within the department and across the company in the pursuit of transforming the world. What you need to succeed… Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent training/experience); preferred fields of study are: Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. 5+ years' on-the-job experience with mechanical drawings, prototype design and testing, materials management, product hardware management (integration, markings, tags, user instructions, etc.) Experience with the following: Coordinating cohesive teams to create exceptional customer relationships and deliver remarkable outcomes Guiding teams to complete small to medium sized projects Mentoring team members in mechanical engineering concepts and application Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Possesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams Demonstrates a system-level thinking and integration mindset Great to have… 7+ years' on-the-job experience with mechanical drawings, prototype design and testing, materials management, product hardware management (integration, markings, tags, user instructions, etc.) Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S).