Mechanical Engineer
William Vaughn TA
Job Description
Job Description
A food manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and installation of equipment used in dairy and ice cream production. This is a hands-on opportunity to take projects from initial concept through manufacturing and commissioning while working closely with production teams, operators, and service technicians.
Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mechanical components, equipment, and systems for food manufacturing applications.
- Create and update 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical specifications.
- Support the full product development lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
- Conduct engineering calculations, analyze test results, and recommend design improvements.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and modify designs to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
- Gather feedback from operators and service technicians to address production challenges.
- Assist with project scope, cost estimates, timelines, and technical documentation.
- Develop knowledge of refrigeration systems, including ammonia, Freon, and CO2 applications, with guidance from experienced team members.
- Travel to field sites to support installation, startup, and troubleshooting.
Mechanical Engineer Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-4 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally involving equipment design, machinery, or manufacturing.
- Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
- Working knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and mechanical design principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare clear engineering drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
- Willingness to work in production environments and travel to project sites.
- Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or similar software is a plus.
- Food manufacturing or processing equipment experience is helpful. Prior refrigeration experience is not required.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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