Mechanical Engineer

William Vaughn; New Jersey; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

William Vaughn Mechanical Engineer position in New Jersey focuses on design, development, testing and installation of dairy and ice cream production equipment. This hands-on role moves projects from concept through manufacturing and commissioning, working closely with production teams, operators, and service technicians.

Responsibilities include creating 2D drawings and 3D models, performing engineering calculations, optimizing reliability and safety, and supporting field installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–4 years mechanical engineering experience in equipment design.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Inventor).
• Knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in production environments and travel to sites.
• Familiarity with ANSYS or similar is a plus.
• Food manufacturing equipment experience helpful; refrigeration not required.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop mechanical components, equipment, and systems for food manufacturing.
• Create and update 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications.
• Support full product development lifecycle from concept through commissioning.
• Conduct engineering calculations, analyze test results, and propose design improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues and modify designs for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Gather feedback from operators and service technicians to address production challenges.
• Assist with project scope, cost estimates, timelines, and technical documentation.
• Develop knowledge of refrigeration systems with guidance from senior team members.
• Travel to field sites to support installation, startup, and troubleshooting.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Description du poste

A food manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and installation of equipment used in dairy and ice cream production. This is a hands-on opportunity to take projects from initial concept through manufacturing and commissioning while working closely with production teams, operators, and service technicians.

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components, equipment, and systems for food manufacturing applications.
• Create and update 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications.
• Support the full product development lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Conduct engineering calculations, analyze test results, and recommend design improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and modify designs to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
• Gather feedback from operators and service technicians to address production challenges.
• Assist with project scope, cost estimates, timelines, and technical documentation.
• Develop knowledge of refrigeration systems, including ammonia, Freon, and CO2 applications, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Travel to field sites to support installation, startup, and troubleshooting.

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally involving equipment design, machinery, or manufacturing.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Working knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and mechanical design principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear engineering drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Willingness to work in production environments and travel to project sites.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or similar software is a plus.
• Food manufacturing or processing equipment experience is helpful. Prior refrigeration experience is not required.