Project Engineer Mechanical Packaging Design
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Engineering ManagerThe work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite
Your role and responsibilities:
The Mechanical Project Engineer - Packaging & Motor Design is responsible for the specification development implementation and continuous improvement of packaging solutions for ABB NEMA motor products (Baldor/Reliance). The role ensures products are packaged safely efficiently and cost effectively while meeting customer requirements transportation needs quality expectations and manufacturing addition the engineer contributes to custom motor design and technical support for customers sales teams and manufacturing operations.
The engineer leads packaging-related projects from concept through implementation and works cross functionally with manufacturing supply chain quality logistics procurement suppliers within the Custom Order Design Team.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead the design specification validation and continuous improvement of packaging solutions and custom NEMA motor products to ensure product protection performance manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
- Manage packaging and engineering projects from concept through production release coordinating cross-functional teams and driving execution of design changes quality requirements and project milestones.
- Develop and execute testing validation and corrective action activities to verify packaging and mechanical design performance reduce product damage and improve customer satisfaction.
- Partner with suppliers manufacturing logistics sales and customers to optimize materials processes sustainability and operational performance while supporting production and special application requirements.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience in manufacturing mechanical design packaging engineering or product development.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Creo SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar) with the ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Strong analytical problem-solving project planning and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams customers suppliers and manufacturing operations.
- Experience with industrial packaging design custom equipment or motor design packaging test methods transportation environments and protective packaging systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing and continuous improvement principles including SAP engineering change management Lean Six Sigma root-cause analysis and industrial manufacturing processes preferred.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABBs NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year the division powers its customers from many industries with safe reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
Whats in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.
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Health Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
- Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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