Mechanical Design Engineer

READING BAKERY SYSTEMS•Robesonia, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a world-leading manufacturer of bakery equipment, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to collaborate with internal and external teams to create advanced CAD models of bakery equipment and plant layouts. The role ensures designs are functional and manufacturable, oversees the creation of bills of materials, and issues design packages for manufacturing and purchasing. The engineer may lead design projects and provide technical leadership to design, manufacturing, and assembly personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an Associate’s/Technical Degree in Engineering and 2 years of related experience.
Demonstrated design or drafting experience in CAD-focused, precision engineering, or manufacturing environments.
Experience with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar software.
Ability to provide a portfolio of work, subject to confidentiality considerations.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering documents, drawings, and manuals and correlating them with the BOM.
Advanced technical math skills, including geometry, algebra, percentages, and ratios.
Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
Experience with precise measuring instruments.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and management levels.

Responsibilities

Design bakery equipment using SolidEdge 3D CAD software to evaluate form, fit, and function.
Develop plant layouts to optimize process flow and equipment placement.
Modify existing designs to enhance equipment functionality in response to customer requirements.
Ensure drawings comply with RBS engineering and manufacturing standards.
Create comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufactured and purchased components.
Train and guide team members on RBS design standards, 3D modeling, and CAD system operations.
Collaborate with project engineers, applications engineers, and customer teams to resolve design challenges.
Lead design projects and provide technical leadership to design, manufacturing, and assembly personnel.
Create detailed CAD drawings and illustrations of bakery equipment and components.
Provide regular feedback to enhance operational efficiency.