Mechanical Engineer

Marel Inc.; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Family leave

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

JBT Marel in Gainesville, GA is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D Equipment team in the Poultry Division. This onsite role operates on a hybrid schedule: 4 days in the office and 1 day from home, reporting to the Manager - R&D Equipment.

You will contribute to CAD migration, design production-ready spare parts, and support legacy equipment using SolidWorks and ProE. Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of SolidWorks experience, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of SolidWorks experience.
• Experience with 3D design tools and CAD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of CAD documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams.
• Review drawings and provide feedback to leadership.
• Design production-ready spare parts and support legacy equipment.
• Utilize SolidWorks and ProE to update designs.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ProE (Pro/ENGINEER)

Job description

JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

About JBT Marel

As our Mechanical Engineer you will report to the Manager - R&D Equipment. You will be aligned to the Poultry Division and located in Gainesville, GA. Onsite role - Hybrid schedule 4 days in office/1 days from home.

Responsibilities & Skills

• Lead migration of CAD documents to Gainesville, GA
• Coordinate with engineering team in India
• Review drawings and provide feedback to leadership team
• Become SME on transitioned product line over time
• Create and update spare parts drawings for product line
• Research and organize migrated engineering databases
• Determine whether components should be manufactured internally or sourced externally
• Design production-ready spare parts
• Utilize SolidWorks to update drawings using SolidWorks
• Support transitioned and legacy equipment using ProE
• Skills and Abilities Knowledge of relevant production technics, materials and components
• Knowledge of the food processing industry requirements
• Good understanding of mechanics and industrial automation
• Understand the value of the reuse of others ideas, standardization and modularization
• Strong communication skills; work with customers, vendors and co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner
• Problem solver who works well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks
• Enjoys learning and researching
• Ability to solve problems in a multi-disciplinary way
• Ability to deliver results on time
• Ability and interest in working with people from a different cultural background
• Is a team player; that enjoys working with people and deals well with feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field or related work experience in mechanical design or CAD engineering
• Minimum 3 years of SolidWorks experience required
• Experience or knowledge of 3D design tools required
• Food processing equipment experience preferred
• Poultry industry experience preferred
• Legacy equipment support experience preferred
• Good time management skills aligned to meeting deadlines
• Problem solver who works well within the team and around possible production setbacks
• Manufacturing equipment design background preferred
• Onsite role - Hybrid schedule 4 days in office/1 days from home

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• family leave
• vision coverage
• matched 401(k) plan

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

Temporary Careers Site Notice

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.