Electro-Mechanical Engineer

In this role you will drive evaluations and design installations of engineered solutions that result in optimized production outcomes and reduced cost. Working cross-functionally you will analyze and improve manufacturing methods and equipment, enhancing the production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and control standards.
Requirements

• Identifies, leads, develops and executes engineered performance and loss elimination solutions across the production facility
• Demonstrates expertise in machine, materials, methods, environment, regulations and people/ergonomics
• Identifies opportunities for improved equipment and process design by observation and evaluating factors such as downtime, equipment efficiency, new technology, quality, etc.
• Designs solutions, and defines equipment needs and test methods, to address repeat problems or optimization opportunities, making 3D drawings and test plans, including plans for ergonomic tests
• Research vendors, makes parts lists and ensure timely procurement of all components
• Commissions equipment
• May fabricate/tool, or lead the fabrication/tolling of parts and equipment
• May develop components and packaging labels, monitoring all engineering activities and keeping all relevant documents and test designs updated
• May help to establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation and may conduct periodic vendor reviews
• May negotiate favorable pricing
• Acts as a technical resource and liaison to drive successful process improvement and commercialization projects
• Influences and develops technical capabilities among the team and on the production floor
• Develops and deliver technical training to ensure equipment installations or other changes/upgrades are successfully assimilated into day-to-day operations
• Partners with Operational leadership as required to ensure knowledge acquisition
• Partners with R&D/Commercialization, Product Development, Operations and Procurement teams to execute on equipment and packaging designs and strategies
• Partners with internal teams to understanding equipment and packaging needs according to product, brand and regulatory standards; may design and test on both equipment and/or packaging aspects of projects, seeking ways to apply lean methodologies while managing projects to budget allocation
• Works with cross-functional teams to define various needs on production floor, which may include food processing equipment, testing equipment, packaging equipment and designs, etc.
• Iterates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure best outcomes

• Implements engineering improvements and conducts post implementation evaluation
• Installs or leads the installation of new equipment
• Evaluates real-time effects on production and workforce utilization
• Leads, guides or performs equipment commissioning • Recommends adjustments to settings and usage
• May instruct or train maintenance mechanic teams and machine operators on new equipment functionality and preventive maintenance
• Conduct periodic observations and tests to maximize implementation effectiveness
• Applies design background and technical design skills to all drawings and plans
• Transfers complex new ideas into proposals for simple and elegant user-friendly, ergonomic designs
• Utilizes Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to generate conceptual layout drawings
• Attends on-line and in-person training as required to maintain the required skill sets
• May need prior knowledge of packaging and shipping test methods to assure packaging performance meets shipping stress

• Analytical Skills
• Process Design
• Critical Thinking
• Diagnostic Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience in food manufacturing is required. 2-4 years' progressively more responsible engineering experience in manufacturing environment is required, including packaging equipment experience. A combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience with Inventor and AutoCAD (SolidWorks, Pro/E or Fusion 360 may substitute.)
• Must have outstanding ability to conceptualize and design complex projects in 3D space.
• Should be able to perform all necessary calculations, such as stress analysis, performance analysis, pressure drop and flow analysis, etc., as required.
• Knowledge in the design, engineering and manufacturing of electro-mechanical controls is a plus.
• PLC programming knowledge on Allen Bradley RS Logic 5000, Siemens Step 7 or equivalent PLC is a plus.
• HMI programming experience is a plus. - Must have strong analytical skills. - Must have keen attention to detail. - Must have demonstrated team-first