Mechanical Design Engineer (Automated Machinery)

Job Description
SUMMARY:
This person researches and designs all aspects of filling machinery from individual components to complete assemblies. Working on projects in teams and / or individually, the engineer will design custom capital equipment and provide technical assistance in the fabrication, assembly and testing of assemblies and machines from customer order to customer site acceptance.
Essential Functions:
Mechanically design packaging equipment based on customer’s specifications and requirements in providing them an automated system integration for filling food products into packaging equipment and production lines.
Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine the design method and process.
Provides technical information and guidance concerning manufacturing, materials, and process advantages and limitations.
Applies feedback from company departments to continuously improve designs and engineering workflow.
Utilizes knowledge of design for manufacturing in optimization of components and subsystems
Prototype mechanism design and validation, as needed
Evaluates engineering data and test results to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Creates Engineering BOMs and assembly drawings.
Promotes teamwork and cooperation between areas of responsibility and other departments.
Creates engineering documentation, including Product Specifications and testing procedures, maintenance intervals and quality control directives
Domestic and limited international travel up to 10% of the time which requires a valid passport or the ability to obtain a passport
Additional Competencies:
Problem Solving:
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to lead change, with enthusiasm and a positive approach;
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, complaining or making excuses;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others'ideas and tries new things.
Business Acumen:
Understands business implications of decisions;
Displays orientation toprofitability and works within budgets.
Self-Management:
Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
Displays willingness tomake decisions while exhibiting sound judgment and reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
Makes timely decisions.Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources;
Sets goals and objectives;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism:
Approaches others in a tactful/respectful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Follows through on commitments.