Product Engineer

PFI Conveyors

Algona (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Flexible working for certain roles

Professional development

Years of Service awards

Job summary

PFI Conveyors is seeking a Product Engineer to design and support sanitary food processing conveying equipment. You will contribute to product extensions, cost reductions, and new product creation while ensuring manufacturing throughput and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include providing technical data, collaborating with production, and developing BOMs and routings. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background and CAD/FEA proficiency.

Qualifications

Engineering concepts in steel fabrication design.
Proficiency in CAD/CAE software.
FEA software proficiency including SW PDM.
MS Office suite proficiency.
MSHA Safety Training certificate preferred.
Passport without travel restrictions in Americas.

Responsibilities

Execute product extension, cost reduction and new product creation projects.
Develop design solutions maintaining structural integrity while optimizing cost and manufacturability.
Plan, delegate and schedule work to meet timelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

SW PDM

FEA

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MSHA Safety Training

Travel passport

Education

2–4 year Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

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JOIN OUR TEAM

HELP US FEED THE GROWING WORLD

At PFI, we design, manufacture, and support sanitary food processing conveying and handling equipment. We’re artisans that build the best machines available. We’re committed to our customers and work hard until a project is complete. And we hope you join us.

The PFI Company Advantage

I am proud of the work I do at PFI. We’re making a difference, there’s positive momentum, and employees get along well.

Employee Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package, including

Competitive wages
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition assistance
Flexible working for certain roles
Professional development
Years of Service awards

Locations

We have two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. – Algona, Iowa and San Antonio, Texas. Other corporate locations include headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Idaho. Our companies also have an international presence in the UK, Europe, and India.

Current Openings

We’re constantly growing, so check back for more open positions.

Position: Product Engineer Location: Algona, IA

Job Id: 182 # of Openings: 1

Job Title: Product Engineer Division: PFI LSA: Exempt Grade: NA Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-10% Revision Date: February 9, 2023 Reports To: Engineering Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for the design and technical support of specific products and processes by performing duties and responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. More specifically, the person will:

Execute product extension, cost reduction and new product creation projects under the direction of their manager.
Formulate creative and efficient design solutions maintaining structural integrity of the product while optimizing customer desires, feature requirements, cost and manufacturing through-put goals.
Plan, delegate and schedule work to be performed, which includes monitoring and communicating to those performing work delegated, or happening in other areas to assure timelines are met. (EX: material acquisition, outsourced drafting, MRP system loading, production planning)
Provide technical support, field application support, training and technical data to all other areas of the company as needed to meet or exceed our customer expectations.
Use computer assisted equipment for design and creation of drawings of products.
Maintain and improve products, processes, and communication tools.
Plan and execute given tasks in a timely manner and within deadlines.
Provide technical information to production, inventory, purchasing, sales and other internal customers.
Develop bills of materials, manufacturing routings and standards for products.
Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
Demonstrate regular, consistent attendance.
Perform housekeeping in area including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and cleaning tools and machines.
Regular, consistent attendance.
Communicate positively with managers, peers, and customers; both internal and external.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to analyze and comprehend engineering concepts related to steel fabrication design. Competence shall include, but not be limited to, the following: static stress analysis, mechanics of materials, and mechanical component design.
Capable of acquiring proficiency in Auto-CAD and SOLIDWORKS and SW PDM software.
Capable of acquiring proficiency in FEA software.
Capable of acquiring proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.
Capable of acquiring MSHA Safety Training certificate
Capable of acquiring a passport without travel restrictions in North and South America

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS

Prior conveyance design experience preferred.
2–4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering
or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES

Valid Driver’s license required.

COMPETENCIES To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
Quality Assurance – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics/Professionalism – Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of equipment with assist available.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear alarms of equipment, hear customers, and to hear instructions from others.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fume or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, worldwide outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is MODERATE. Safety glasses, steel toe shoes and ear plugs in production areas or at customer facilities. Other PPE required in some customer facilities.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. PFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PFI.

OUR TEAM

We care deeply about serving our company and customers, as well as our families and communities. Our enduring commitment is obvious in the relationships we build.

LIFE AT PFI

Sanitary conveying, delivered.

300 Kofab Drive
Algona, IA 50511

515.298.8385

sales@pficonveyors.com

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