The Mechanical Engineer works under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager in a manufacturing environment designing and manufacturing automated food manufacturing machines. Must be able to interpret complex engineering specifications and apply those specifications to the design of components and sub-assemblies using sound design principles, creative and independent judgment, and generate accurate detailed drawings and BOMs. SolidEdge and AutoCAD is preferred. Develops layout concepts. Perform basic engineering calculations, hardware sizing (motor, gearbox, cylinders, etc.) for custom design of our products.
Responsibilities
Use SolidEdge and AutoCAD software to generate mechanical drawings and BOMs
Develop layout concepts
Perform basic engineering calculations, hardware sizing (motor, gearbox, cylinders, etc) for custom conveyors, ovens, fryers and other material handling equipment for the tortilla food industry to enable the equipment to work properly
Complete checklists ensuring equipment complies to specifications
Write technical manuals for new equipment
Assists in preparation and prepares mechanical drawings and prepares Bill of Material and submits to Sales/Production
Assume all mechanical engineering responsibilities per project with guidance from senior personnel. Mechanical engineer to take project ownershipPlanning/Manufacturing/Customer Service/Purchasing
Correct mechanical drawings using SolidEdge and AutoCAD cad software
Domestic and international travel: occasionally
Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
Associate's degree or technical school or training program plus significant relevant experience required
Experience with SolidEdge and AutoCAD preferred
Strong mechanical engineering experience with plant lines within the food processing industry preferred
Mechanical project experience a must. To include system design and fabrication management, design development with customer interaction, resource allocation, timeline and cost tracking
Work with team members to develop layout concepts
Mechanical engineering background at the system design level
Able to perform basic engineering calculations, hardware sizing (motor, gearbox, cylinders, etc)
Experience with food transfer and processing equipment design
Experience with Hygienic design criteria as related to food processing equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude and extensive understanding of mechanical design concepts