Mechanical Engineer 2

ITW • Troy, AL

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About The Position

This position supports and sustains existing products and develops new service product offerings. The Mechanical Engineer helps design and develop technological features that improve equipment reliability and provide consistent uptime for customers. The role works closely with the Product Support Team, Project Leaders, and Product Managers to create and deliver tools, software, and processes that improve customers’ equipment experience and quality. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may lead cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and technical lab resources as a project leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of demonstrated experience with equipment design, including sheet metal and castings, and application of electro-mechanical components.
• Strong mechanical component design aptitude, including sheet metal, cast, and fastener applications.
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude, including developing products using motors, valves, electronic controls, and other electrical components.
• Strong change management, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• 3D CAD design and review experience using Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences of varying technical expertise.
• Ability to complete tasks on time and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to other locations for meetings, seminars, training, and field support; up to 25% travel is required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and climb a 4–8 foot ladder.
• Ability to work normal business hours with occasional extended hours, including nights or weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing engineering support to ensure products meet organizational and industry standards.
• Experience with 3D CAD design and bill of material development using Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Experience with machine design and manufacturing in the food, beverage, and/or consumer products industries.
• Experience with material selection, gas and electric heating components, and food equipment design.
• Project management experience with cross-functional, global teams.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional, inter-business, and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering review and approval of sheet metal, castings, and electro-mechanical replacement parts and alternate vendors.
• Collaborate with product development teams to prepare the service organization to support product launches.
• Develop and implement engineering change management processes, including drawing updates, approval routing, and release for production.
• Support Product Lifecycle Management activities, including product launch, technology maturity, supply chain abatements, and product end-of-life planning.
• Lead projects to prepare the Hobart Service organization for new product launches through training programs, service manuals, parts catalogues, and critical parts supply.
• Coordinate quality activities to improve product performance and field technician efficiency using Root Cause Analysis, 8D problem solving, and APQP.
• Lead qualification of alternate vendors, materials, and components to support the OEM parts strategy.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs, including concept generation, validation, and field rollout, using FMEA, MTBF, and design specifications.
• Analyze information and execute projects to improve profitability and increase customer uptime.
• Develop technologies to improve the customer experience in the food equipment service industry.
• Design robust solutions that meet Marketing, Manufacturing, and Service requirements; manage projects through a structured Stage Gate process; solve complex problems using engineering principles; and validate that proposed solutions produce the desired outcomes.
• Communicate with audiences of varying technical expertise and collaborate with cross-functional, inter-business, and global operations.
• Follow management direction, take responsibility for actions, complete tasks on time, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, seek opportunities to improve quality, apply feedback, and monitor work quality.
• Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level