Mechanical Design Engineer

AleraInfoTech; Appleton; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Middleby Packaging Solutions in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, specify and test automated modified atmosphere packaging machines and systems. Plans, directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation and repair of mechanical systems in a dual development/production setting.

You will apply SolidWorks for design, perform calculations, specify components and document designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years related mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in CAD software for design documentation (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar).
• Ability to develop reporting macros for export to CRM.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for meat/food industries.
• Experience in food packaging, wash-down requirements, line integration and scaling systems.
• Strong organization, communication, analytical and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills to create macros and formulas.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer new products, proposals and orders; provide direction to designers as needed.
• Demonstrate strong SolidWorks knowledge for design and data management.
• Understand INFOR CRM for BOM creation.
• Perform engineering calculations (mass, energy, loads, strength) as required.
• Specify mechanical components, materials and documentation for new designs.
• Conduct quality and design conformance inspections and address discrepancies.
• Use Excel to manage projects and create macros.
• Collaborate in a team or work independently as required.
• Support special projects and department-wide goals.

Skills

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Excel macros

CRM reporting

Project management

MS Office

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD software suite

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Appleton, WI | Type: Direct hire | Work Mode: On site

Salary: Not disclosed

Experience: Mid-senior

Start Date: To be decided

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\’s 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.