Mechanical Engineer

Novus Foods; Delphos (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Foods is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, specify, and validate mechanical hardware and systems for our processing plants. You will ensure sanitary, safe, and reliable equipment for daily operations.

You will lead 3D CAD work, perform calculations, support fabrication, and provide technical documentation to improve asset integrity and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least three years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and knowledge of sanitary design principles, machine safety standards, and fabrication processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to support facility utilities and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and validate mechanical hardware and systems for plant operations.
• Support fabrication processes and provide technical documentation for reliability and asset integrity.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Fabrication drawings

Engineering calculations

Sanitary design

Conveyance systems

Drive systems

Machine guarding

Pneumatic circuits

Hydraulic circuits

Asset integrity

Reliability engineering

SolidWorks

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer designs, specifies, and validates mechanical hardware and systems to ensure they are sound, sanitary, serviceable, and safe for plant operations. They manage fabrication processes, perform engineering calculations, and provide technical support for facility utilities and equipment reliability.

Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with at least three years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in 3D CAD software and knowledge of sanitary design principles, machine safety standards, and fabrication processes are required.

Key Skills:

Mechanical design, 3D modeling, Fabrication drawings, Engineering calculations, Sanitary design, Conveyance systems, Drive systems, Machine guarding, Pneumatic circuits, Hydraulic circuits, Asset integrity, Reliability engineering, SolidWorks, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Project management, Technical documentation