Mechanical Design Engineer

CV-TEK, RapidVisionPak & Middleby Packaging Solutions; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food packaging industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and test automated packaging machines. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and experience in the food or flexible packaging sectors. This role includes engineering calculations, quality inspections, and project management support in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision programs

Company paid short-term and long-term disability

Paid holidays and PTO accrual

Company matched 401K

Qualifications

• 3 years of related mechanical design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in food packaging and scaling systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and engineering work on new products and proposals.
• Conduct regular quality inspections on product configurations.
• Provide work direction to mechanical designer/drafters.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in capital equipment design and service.
• Minimum 3 years of related mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in the use of CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar system.
• 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).
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 10%, including internationally.
  
  

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