Sr Mechanical Design Engineer - Elgin

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Elgin

Elgin IL

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holders.

Design specification and testing of automated modified atmosphere packaging machines and systems involving flexible film tracking heat sealing technologies conveying systems product handling and scale systems. Plans directs coordinates and at times performs activities involved in fabrication operation application installation and repair of mechanical or electromechanical systems. Experienced in a dual development and production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical design and engineering work on new products special products proposals and customer orders as assigned by supervisor; provide work direction to mechanical designer/drafters as appropriate.
• Oversee project from design concepts to prototype and production.
• Strong knowledge of Solidworks for design and data storage and management.
• Understanding MRP systems for BOM creation.
• Perform engineering calculations (mass and energy balance load strength etc. as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Determine and specify mechanical components materials instrument requirements special instructions and manual content for new product design projects and customer orders ensuring the proper preparation and accuracy of all design documentation.
• Perform regular quality and design conformance inspections on workinprocess on manufacturing floor. Initiate action and assist providing technical direction to resolve product configuration and/or performance discrepancies.
• Proactively research technologies to best enhance product quality and performance.
• Utilize software such as Excel to manage projects create macros and other formulas to streamline processes.
• Works well within a team environment but can also be selfdirected when required.
• Participate in other special projects as assigned supporting department activities overall goals and objectives.

Standard Benefits

They offers a range of available benefits to all employees including available medical dental and vision programs. Company paid shortterm and longterm disability and basic life insurance. Other benefits include PTO accrual paid holidays and company matched 401K.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

2. Do you have 710 years of related mechanical design experience within highspeed automation and packaging preferred.

3. Are you proficient in the use of CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks Inventor AutoCAD or similar system.

4. Do you have strong ability to lead projects and meet strict deadlines.

5. Do you have extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries.

6. Do you have experience in food packaging wash down requirements line integration and scaling systems specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry a plus.

7. Do you have good organization communication analytical and project management skills. Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software (MS Word Excel PowerPoint).

8. Do you have advanced knowledge of Excel to create macros and other formulas.

9. Do you have a valid drivers license and ability to travel up to 10 including internationally.

10. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.