Mechanical Engineer – Bakery Equipment Design

AMF Bakery Systems Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMF Bakery Systems Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and support high-speed bakery equipment.

You will model machines, generate BOMs, and ensure cost targets while meeting quality and sanitation standards. You will collaborate with sales, assembly, and field teams, visit bakeries for on-site troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement through VAVE and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant machine/mechanism design experience.
• Experience with AC/Servo motor design and calculations.
• Ability to understand, design, and document pneumatic control systems.
• Experience with technical documentation, including equipment manuals.
• Experience with equipment and plant layout design.

Responsibilities

• Create machine models using 3D software (Solid Edge) which meet customer needs and specifications including sizing, material types, and selection of commercial components.
• Assemble complete and accurate BOMs for the machine/system design to be released into the ERP system to drive part purchases.
• Ensure designs meet cost targets for the product lines, as well as the highest standards of accuracy and machine performance.
• Create accompanying drawings/prints for manufacturing components of the machine.
• Compile and apply feedback from assemblers, installation technicians, and customers regarding the functionality of the machines.
• Maintain familiarity with bakery sanitary design standards and ensure machines designs are compliant
• Utilize CTO tools to create designs efficiently and accurately
• Perform cost/margin analysis post-machine completion to identify cost reduction opportunities; Apply "VAVE" concepts as needed to reduce machine costs through redesign
• Support field issues and determine resolutions to problems
• Support the assembly team prior to, during, and in the final states of the checkout on active projects.
• Learn and understand the business, competitors, and advantages to Flex equipment
• Visit bakeries, provide onsite troubleshooting, and discuss with operators the advantages and opportunities for AMF machine designs
• Maintain and provide updated content for technical documents
• Assist the Applications Engineering and Equipment Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project
• Assist sales with custom design solutions and custom quote estimating

Skills

Mechanical design

AC/Servo motor design

Pneumatic control systems

3D CAD

Documentation & BOMs

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

AA degree + 5 years experience alternative

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

AMF Bakery Systems Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and support high-speed bakery equipment.

You will model machines, generate BOMs, and ensure cost targets while meeting quality and sanitation standards. You will collaborate with sales, assembly, and field teams, visit bakeries for on-site troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement through VAVE and cost-reduction initiatives.