What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer III position at Alto-Shaam?
Company Description
Join the Alto-Shaam Team
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Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of assembly experience—you've come to the right place. Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re part of a passionate team of people all working together towards one common goal. We want you on our team, because you believe in getting better every day. That kind of continuous improvement is what leads to promotions, pay raises, and company-wide innovation.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to industry needs. Our solutions have helped generations of foodservice professionals enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Job Description
Under the direction of Engineering Management, develop and analyze new or existing designs to meet product specifications while considering feasibility of operation, manufacturing and application. Ensure products continually meet or exceed customer & market needs, agency & compliance requirements, manufacturing continuous improvement, and cost savings initiatives.
The ideal candidate for a Mechanical Engineer III would be able to do the following:
- Plan, conceptualize, and create innovative designs for new products or updates to existing products with a focus on quality, cost, manufacturability, product performance and agency compliance.
- Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs or updates to existing products. Clearly document results and recommendations for product & process improvement.
- Coordinate pilot builds for testing and customer field trials throughout the NPD process.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design work, including the use of Virtual Analysis (FEA, CFD, etc.)
- Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications and make recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and cross functional teams to execute project deliverables, and work with suppliers and contractors.
- Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
- Ensure adherence to the New Product Development process, project timelines are met, projects stay within budget and on target for product performance and cost.
- Possess awareness of intellectual property requirements related to both infringement and protection of intellectual property.
Qualifications
For a candidate to be successful as a Mechanical Engineer III they must have:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related field
- 4 years of experience working in engineering
- Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products. Understanding of electro-mechanical concepts.
- Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and statistics to solve problems.
- Proficient in using CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Understanding of Agency and Certification Standards, such as UL, Energy Star, ASTM, etc.
- Commercial awareness, including understanding of target user and market requirements.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both verbal and written formats.
- Must be self-motivated and a great team worker.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (word, excel, access, outlook)
Additional Information
For more information about our benefits, job duties, and company values, go to
https://www.alto-shaam.com/en
