Mechanical Sustaining Engineer
Summary:
Formulate, manufacture and test!
Work in all facets of machinery from inception through production and commercialization, with a focus on sustaining designs and existing product redesign.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the design support of electromechanical devices used mainly for packaging and processing equipment
- Develop new components, devices or processes
- Be involved in building and testing prototype equipment
- Provide documentation for new machines and modifications to existing equipment
- Learn and implement sanitary design standards for the food industry
- Coordinate with other engineers, management, and manufacturing
- Interact with production personnel on the shop floor to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas
- Participate in engineering and general design reviews
- Estimate cost for new designs
- Complete proposal documentation, e.g., concept drawings, quote drawings, estimated costs
- Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, and component maintenance manuals
- Keep supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Desired Characteristics:
- Passion for design and machines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, fun, challenging and rewarding environment
- Knowledge of CE certification standards
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Detail oriented
- Strong organizational & communication skills
- Experience managing BOMs within an ERP
- Innovative
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2-4 years of applicable experience or Engineering Technology Degree with 4-6 years of experience.
- Must have 3D modeling experience; SolidWorks experience preferred