Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer provides converting equipment component and systems design services to facilitate the manufacture, assembly and commissioning of converting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support of project‑based technology assignments.
• Participate in value‑based continuous improvement initiatives among key areas of converting machinery technology, designs, and processes.
• Accurately and consistently apply engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Professionally present JOA technology or project updates to key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in project planning and review meetings to define action plans, resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Provide hands‑on problem‑solving during commissioning at JOA and customer sites.
• Collaborate with others to proactively develop broad‑based personal knowledge, skills, and abilities towards key JOA competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent academic and practical experience.
• Strong analytic skills to troubleshoot equipment/processes and implement solutions.
• Ability to effectively utilize complex software for design, problem solving, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work a full day on a computer.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to twenty‑five pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
• Occasional ability to climb a ladder and maneuver into tight spaces.
• Ability to work in a loud environment without air conditioning during machine commissioning and/or problem‑solving.
• Requirement to wear personal protective equipment (safety shoes, glasses, ear protection).

Travel

Must travel for company business up to approximately 20% international and domestic travel.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the company.