Mechanical Design Engineer - Food Processing

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD and drafting software to create, refine, and maintain detailed engineering drawings and machine designs.
• Create rough layouts and calculate critical specifications (dimensions, angles, surface areas, tolerances, and clearances).
• Provide direct engineering support to our fabrication and assembly departments.
• Measure machines and components during production to ensure 100% compliance with engineering drawings.
• Manage engineering activities related to project scheduling, design reviews, testing, and problem resolution.
• Monitor project-related expenditures to stay within budget guidelines.
• Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and technical data to determine design requirements.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, drawing revisions, and specification updates.
• Prepare comprehensive project status updates, interim reports, and final project documentation.
• Partner closely with internal departments, customers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel periodically to customer and vendor locations to support project coordination and implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in machine design, mechanical design, or a closely related engineering role (experience with food processing or sanitary equipment is a major plus).
• Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD) and a deep understanding of manufacturing tolerances, layouts, and component arrangement.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and resolve engineering challenges on the fly.
• Exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively with shop floor fabricators, cross-functional internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable splitting time between the desk and the manufacturing floor.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required by project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in machine design engineering or related engineering roles.
• Experience working with sheet metal, machined parts, cast components, welding, and dimensional/geometric tolerancing.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with FEA software and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience within food processing equipment or capital equipment manufacturing environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on project ownership.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer contribution
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan