Engineer

Huhtamaki•De Soto, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet. We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)
5-7 years’ experience in machine design
Proficiency with CAD and solid modeling software
Experience with PLC software and components, Allen Bradley preferred
Effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo a plus

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of mechanical design for packaging equipment and in-house converting machinery, including conceptualization, design, and documentation for all manufactured components.
Create detail and assembly drawings as well as itemized bill of materials.
Be involved with machine assembly, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
Design new machinery from the ground up, rebuild or modify existing machinery, recommend machinery for purchase, and troubleshoot unfamiliar machinery.
Direct projects through all phases including assembly, debugging, training and installation.
Possess a fundamental understanding of pneumatic and electrical schematics, as well as basic PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
Identify potential material and process savings through observation and analytical methods, as well as supporting cost reduction activities through process improvement, equipment modification, and material changes.
Identify any safety shortcomings of new and existing equipment and design either mechanical or control solutions to resolve those shortcomings.
Interact with Customers, Sales, Service, Quality and Plant personnel to identify and solve issues with packaging equipment.
Occasionally travel within the US.
Perform other related duties as assigned.