Mechanical Engineer

About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Draftsman to support the design development and continuous improvement of food processing and industrial manufacturing equipment. This in-person position combines mechanical engineering mechanical drafting SolidWorks CAD design machine design product development and manufacturing support. The ideal candidate has experience with fabricated machinery and equipment and understands sanitary design food manufacturing processes hydraulics pneumatics power transmission welding machining sheet metal fabrication and equipment assembly.

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical components assemblies equipment and subsystems using SolidWorks and other engineering design tools to meet functional manufacturing safety and performance requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models part drawings assembly drawings fabrication drawings control drawings purchased component specifications and bills of materials.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles engineering calculations stress and strain analysis and sound technical judgment to validate designs and support proposed solutions.
• Support product development custom equipment design sustaining engineering design modifications and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Design equipment with consideration for sanitary design principles food processing requirements Good Manufacturing Practices cleanability reliability maintainability and operator safety.
• Incorporate hydraulics pneumatics vacuum systems motors bearings sprockets chains gearing and other mechanical power transmission components into equipment designs.
• Develop components and assemblies for manufacturing processes including plasma cutting sheet metal forming machining welding fabrication and mechanical assembly.
• Collaborate with purchasing manufacturing fabrication assembly teams suppliers and vendors to develop practical and cost-effective sourcing and manufacturing solutions.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support from initial design and fabrication through assembly troubleshooting final testing commissioning and occasional equipment installation.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation drawing revisions bills of materials and product information within applicable MRP or ERP systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Drafting and Design or a related technical discipline or equivalent mechanical design and manufacturing experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering mechanical drafting mechanical design machine design equipment design manufacturing engineering or a related industrial environment.
• Experience supporting food manufacturing food processing equipment sanitary equipment or a comparable manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks including 3D part modeling assemblies engineering drawings configurations and design documentation.
• Working knowledge of fabrication and production processes including sheet metal fabrication plasma cutting forming machining welding and equipment assembly.
• Practical understanding of hydraulics pneumatics vacuum systems mechanical power transmission sprockets chains gearing bearings and related machine components.
• Knowledge of sanitary design principles Good Manufacturing Practices food processing requirements and equipment cleanability considerations.
• Familiarity with mechanical stress and strain analysis engineering calculations tolerances material selection and design for manufacturability.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting problem-solving organizational and communication skills with the ability to complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Outlook and PowerPoint along with experience using MRP or ERP systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or advanced technical training in mechanical drafting CAD design mechanical design or manufacturing technology.
• Experience with protein processing meat processing sanitary equipment regulated food manufacturing environments or similar food production applications.
• Advanced SolidWorks experience with complex assemblies sheet metal design weldments configurations and production-ready engineering drawings.
• Experience supporting equipment throughout the product lifecycle including concept development detailed design fabrication assembly testing commissioning installation and sustaining engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering production purchasing quality suppliers and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality continuous improvement responsiveness teamwork and reliable manufacturing equipment.