What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at CV-Tek?
Description
Design, specification and testing of automated modified atmosphere packaging machines and systems involving flexible film tracking, heat sealing technologies, conveying systems, product handling and scale systems. Plans, directs, coordinates and at times performs activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical systems. Experienced in a dual development and production environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical design and engineering work on new products, special products, proposals and customer orders as assigned by supervisor; provide work direction to mechanical designer/drafters as appropriate.
- Strong knowledge of Solidworks for design and data storage and management.
- Understanding of INFOR CRM software for BOM creation,
- Perform engineering calculations (mass and energy balance, load, strength, etc.) as required to complete assigned tasks.
- Determine and specify mechanical components, materials, instrument requirements, special instructions and manual content for new product design projects and customer orders ensuring the proper preparation and accuracy of all design documentation.
- Perform regular quality and design conformance inspections on work-in-process on manufacturing floor. Initiate action and assist providing technical direction to resolve product configuration and/or performance discrepancies.
- Utilize software such as Excel to manage projects, create macros and other formulas to streamline processes.
- Works well within a team environment but can also be self-directed when required.
- Participate in other special projects as assigned supporting department activities, overall goals and objectives.
Standard Benefits
Middleby Packaging Solutions offers a range of available benefits to all employees, including available medical, dental and vision programs. Company paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Other benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays and company matched 401K.
Middleby Packaging Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in capital equipment design and service.
- 5-10 years of related mechanical design experience.
- Proficient in the use of CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar system.
- Ability to develop reporting macros to better export to secondary programs such as CRM.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries.
- Experience in food packaging, wash down requirements, line integration, and scaling systems, specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry a plus.
- Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills. Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Advanced knowledge of Excel to create macros and other formulas.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 10%, including internationally.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
