Vactor Mfg - Engineer Sr​/Project Engineer

Vactor Mfg - Engineer Sr/ & Project Engineer

Job Category:
Engineering Other

Requisition Number: VACTO
007140

Posted:
July 7, 2026

Full-Time On-site Vactor Manufacturing Streator, IL 61364, USA

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
• Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
• Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects.
• Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
• May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
• Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
• Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
• Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
• May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met
• Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
• Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification.
• Provides design guidance and instructions on design principles for Engineer I level engineers.
• Develops engineering specifications for materials or processes through research and/or supervision of tests programs.
• Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
• Coordinates project progress by monitoring performance of designers, drafters, and other personnel.
• Troubleshoot product systems as required and works directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
• Provide engineering support to Field Service to assist in resolving warranty and performance issues.
• Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/ or accessories to support product sales.
• Evaluate product cost reduction proposals to determine feasibility.
• May include travel to the field and/ or trade shows.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
• Reviews and approves Service Publications
• Develop project plan(s) for small-to-medium engineering projects
• Serve as a resource to others in the Engineering Department
• Develops, revises, and maintains product specifications for product developments and communicates these requirements to individuals and groups.
• Determines, specifies, and incorporates design requirements into the design specifications to achieve optimum efficiency at consistent quality levels.
• Participates with other departments and functions and/ or leads project teams on a broad range of business unit processes, projects, and coordinates activities on the assigned product lines.
• Conceives, creates, devises, and supervises the design of parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Initiates and evaluates new product ideas and concepts to determine feasibility with respect to technological availability, life cycle, and cost.
• Develops, revises, and maintains new product development and team guidance plans in terms of product cost estimates, project cost estimates, and schedules.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years experience in design and/or engineering required.
• Knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts
• Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other fields.
• Sufficiently understands customer requirements and delivers results that meet these needs.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communications skills

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required.

Salary Range - $95-110k

Benefits of Employment:

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us:

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial…