Senior Mechanical Project Engineer- Machines
DESCRIPTION
- Design or redesign cost effective components, equipment and/or systems using engineering
standards and computer aided design, and using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Prepare engineering drawings for components, assemblies, and plant layouts. Check drawings
prepared by less experienced members of the Engineering team.
- Process engineering change orders/requests and complete by assigned due dates.
- Prepare bills of materials and process routings in MRP/ERP system.
- Analyze and approve designs of suppliers or subcontractors providing specific feedback as to if
the product/service meets specification requirements.
- Analyze commercially available components and determine their suitability for incorporation
into equipment.
- Review and disposition component non-conformances.
- Provide technical support to other departments and customers.
- Provide technical support for company products throughout their life cycles.
- Mentor and train less experienced members of the Engineering team.
- Prepare and update standards and procedures.
- Manage job projects / orders from receipt of order to shipment including preparing Gantt charts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. A candidate with a two-year (associates) degree may be considered with
12+ years of relevant experience.
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in food processing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, defining alternatives, and selling and
implementing them.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication (written & oral) skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Extensive experience with creating 3D models. Extensive experience with creating drawings
using GD&T formats, preferably in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Proficient with computer software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
Job Requirements