Mechanical Engineer 2

ITW•Troy, MI

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
3–5 years of demonstrated experience with equipment design, including sheet metal and castings, and application of electromechanical components.
Strong mechanical component design aptitude, including sheet metal, cast, and fastener applications.
Strong electromechanical aptitude, including development of products using motors, valves, electronic controls, and other electrical components.
Strong change management, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with 3D CAD design and review 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 manage projects according to a structured Stage Gate process, solve complex problems using established engineering principles, and validate proposed solutions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, follow instructions, complete tasks on time, and take responsibility for own actions.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing engineering support to ensure products meet organizational and industry standards.
Experience developing 3D CAD designs and bills of material 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 with cross-functional, inter-business, and global operations.

Responsibilities

Review and approve sheet metal, casting, and electromechanical 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 production release.
Support Product Lifecycle Management methodologies, including product launch, technology maturity, supply chain abatements, and product end-of-life planning.
Lead projects that 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.