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 work-in-process 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 self-directed 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 short-term and long-term 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 Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

2. Do you have 7-10 years of related mechanical design experience within high-speed 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.