Mechanical Designer 1

IMA Group; Town of Italy (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global environment

Diversity & Inclusion culture

Continuous learning

Wellbeing: flexible working, health保险

Job summary

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging across multiple industries. We are committed to innovation, R&D, and sustainable development, with a global footprint and a strong focus on people and skills development.

IMA BFB specializes in end-of-line packaging for pharma, cosmetics, and food sectors, and the role below focuses on mechanical design within a collaborative, multi-department environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• Experience in technical design offices, preferably in automatic machinery, industrial automation, primary packaging, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in parametric 3D CAD software.
• Ability to manage technical project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define machine or plant layout and design components and assemblies.
• Develop mechanical aspects of new functions, assemblies, and components based on specs.
• Ensure design compliance with project timelines and cost targets.
• Prepare and update BOMs for production release.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, tolerances, and treatments.
• Contribute to safety requirements and risk assessments.
• Update technical project documentation and archiving.
• Support testing protocols and collaboration with Documentation Dept.
• Interface with production, quality, R&D during projects.
• Provide support to pre-sales, after-sales, and marketing when needed.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Parametric 3D CAD

Documentation management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Parametric CAD tools

Job description

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.

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IMA BFB specializes in the design and manufacturing of end-of-line secondary packaging machines and lines for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries.

The Role

• Definition of the machine or plant layout.Design of components, machine assemblies, and format parts, including modifications and updates to existing designs.
• Development of the mechanical aspects of new functions, assemblies, and components, based on regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Mechanical design in compliance with project timelines and cost targets.
• Preparation and updating of the bill of materials (BOM) to ensure proper launch into production of the machine or its components.
• Evaluation of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and treatments required to ensure the functional performance of components.
• Contribution to the definition of safety requirements and participation in risk assessments (product, process, and operator safety).Monitoring and updating of technical project documentation (specifications, drawings, BOMs, project archiving, and assembly documentation).
• Support in the preparation of the machine technical file and testing protocols, in collaboration with the Documentation Department.
• Participation in testing and experimental trials on new assemblies or functionalities.
• Continuous interface with various departments within the division (production, quality, R&D, etc.) throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Support, when required, to pre-sales, after-sales, and marketing activities.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Mechanical Technical Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• Experience in technical design offices, preferably in the automatic machinery, industrial automation, primary packaging, or manufacturing sectors.Proficiency in parametric 3D CAD software.
• Ability to manage technical project documentation.

What Will Set You Apart

• Working knowledge of the English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in structured teams and on complex projects.

Compensation Package

The starting gross annual salary will be €39,000, under the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with the possibility of increase based on the candidate’s experience and skills, in accordance with objective and gender-neutral criteria.

What We Offer

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.