MGS Senior Mechanical Engineer

Coesia; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% company match

12 weeks parental leave

Health benefit options

Company-paid Life Insurance

Gym Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick time

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

HSA contribution

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Coesia North America is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to create and refine mechanical designs and mentor a project team through R&D, serving as the primary technical contact from manufacturing through installation and service in Maple Grove, MN.

You will lead design reviews, ensure scope and budget alignment, stay current with new technologies, and mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BSME degree (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of machine design experience or AA degree with applicable machine build experience.
• Proficiency in Solid Modeling with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience creating new machine designs; linear motion actuators; analysis and simulation of mechanical systems; troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Concept development and design to standards for new models and modules.
• Lead design teams as the primary technical contact through manufacturing, assembly, debugging and acceptance.
• Conduct design reviews to improve safety, effectiveness and cost.
• Deliver to project scope, schedule and budget; attend and document reviews.
• Provide technical expert support and stay current with new technologies; assist with customer reviews.
• Support customer specifications and troubleshoot machine assembly issues.
• Represent MGS in customer interactions including trade shows and service trips.
• Mentor staff and support principal engineers in management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project planning

Education

BSME degree (or equivalent)

AA degree in applicable field with 10+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Company

MGS is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cutting‑edge packaging automation solutions with core competencies in secondary packaging and product handling, headquartered in Maple Grove, MN. MGS' focus industries are pharmaceuticals & healthcare, food, personal care and industrial goods. MGS is part of Coesia, a group of innovation‑based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia has operating units in 36 countries, a turnover of 2,015 million euros in 2022 and over 8,000 employees.

Coesia, a group of innovation‑based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and fully owned by Isabella Seràgnoli. Coesia's companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and precision gears. Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics. Coesia has 141 operating units in 35 countries, a turnover of about 1.9 billion euros and over 8,000 employees. In the United States, Coesia employs over 900 people.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the following: Creation of mechanical design, mentoring a project team through the research and development of technologies, design process, being the primary technical contact (both internally and externally) at each step – from manufacturing through assembly, debug, final acceptance, install and service – while meeting budget, technical and scheduling criteria.

Responsibilities

• Concept Development/Design to Standards–Develop and maintain standards in the mechanical design for new models and modules. Conceptualize and lay out components, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.


• Lead Design Teams– Be the lead technical contact for complex projects by providing support through manufacturing, assembly, debug, and final acceptance. Coordinate the efforts of other individuals to complete projects efficiently. Be the assembly support person throughout the debugging process.


• Design Review– Analyze designs to increase safety, effectiveness, and efficiency as well as to reduce costs.


• Deliver to Project Scope/Schedule/Budget– Attend, support, and document Concept and Design Reviews.


• Technical Expert and Support– Stay current of new and applicable technologies. Provide service support for past projects. Support internal as well as customer design reviews. Learn new and existing technologies in depth to become the subject matter expert for other staff members.


• Integral Support - Provide technical consultation and review of customer specifications. Assist with troubleshooting of machine assembly, debug, and resolution of technical issues.


• Customer Interface–Represent MGS in activities involving customers including trade shows, service trips, and design reviews.


• Technical Expert– Learn new and existing technologies in depth as to become the subject matter expert for other staff members.


• Staff Development– Support the principal engineers in management activities as required. Provide mentorship to other staff members.

What You Need to Be Successful

• BSME degree (or equivalent) or AA degree in an applicable field with 10+ years of relevant work experience.


• Experience with a BSME degree: 5+ year of machine design, or an AA with experience in machine build.


• Proficiency in Solid Modeling with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).


• Specific, demonstrated experience working with:

1. - Creation of new machine designs


2. - Linear motion actuators and systems


3. - Analysis and simulation of mechanical systems


4. - Troubleshooting of mechanical systems

• Proven problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.


• Interpersonal skills effectively for working within a team environment.


• Prioritization skills include the ability to work with limited supervision.


• Experience with estimating, planning, and executing projects withing requirements.


• Proficiency in leading teams and providing direction to peers.

Physical Requirement

• Possibly sitting for long periods of time at a computer.


• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.


• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, twisting, squatting, carrying, and grasping.

Work Environment

• Work is split between an office environment and manufacturing floor, with the need to visit production facilities as required.


• Some travel may be required (20% or less).


• Some exposure to dust, dirt, and noise.

Our Offer

Pending professional experiences development, the base salary range for this role is between $95K-$118K.

Coesia North America offers a competitive benefit package which includes, among other things:

• 401K offering 6% company match with no vesting period


• 12-weeks paid parental leave


• Multiple health benefit & insurance options


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Gym Reimbursement


• Paid Vacation + Paid Sick / Wellness time


• Paid 12 observed calendar holidays (including paid 4th of July week shutdown)


• Company paid short-term disability (80% wager placement) & long-term disability


• HSA company contribution for individual & employer family coverage


• Profit-sharing/bonus eligibility

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.