The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop the mechanics of packaging machinery from existing designs or accumulation of designs for optimum performance at the most economical costs. Prepare a package of working drawings and bills of materials for standard manufacturing processes. How you will impact: • Provide standard machinery designs for solving our customer’s packaging needs and develop effective packaging processes. • Use 3D solid modeling to design machinery mechanics from an accumulation of industry standard designs to develop innovative machinery for customer’s changing needs. • Responsible for accuracy of calculations in the fields of kinematics, dynamics, pneumatics and servo motion analysis required for designing automation mechanisms and equipment. • Create and maintain mechanical bills of materials, in a structured format and submit to production for manufacturing on the specific equipment. • Detail working drawing mechanics for economical manufacturing practices. • Research purchased mechanical components for adequate sizing and selection of mechanical devices. • Develop working assembly drawings for production and customer usage in component identification. • Assist in cost reduction and quality improvement of the mechanical designs for our machinery. • Understand customer’s mechanical specifications and needs for their packaging operations. Assist technical writer in creation of machine documentation. • Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Manager, Directs: Draftsman or clerk, Indirect: Mechanics and Assemblers • Maintains internal relationship with fellow employees • Maintains external relationships with Customer and their specific needs, Supplier Representatives and company personnel. • Measurements of Performance: o Achievement of company objectives o Fulfilling customer machinery expectations. o Effectiveness in machinery designs o Effectiveness in detail drawing communication o Accuracy in machinery designs, detail drawings, and calculations o Complete and accurate bills of materials o Meeting completion times for designs o Effective cost reduction designs o Quality workmanship What you need to succeed • Bachelor’s Degree (BSME) preferred or equivalent experience. • 3+ years of experience in mechanical and pneumatic designing of packaging machinery. • Design experience – Required • Proficiency in 3D modeling. • Good analytical and mathematical skills. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Knowledge of standard drafting practices. • Good penmanship. • Good understanding of manufacturing practices. • Capable of construction and implementing mechanical designs. • Self-motivated individual. What we offer: • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. • Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more! • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. W
