Mechanical Engineer II

JBT Marel•Kingston, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JBT Marel is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and test mechanical systems for food equipment machinery. The role works with cross-functional teams to define customer needs, develop features, and ensure designs meet specifications. Work includes CAD layouts, DFMEA, cost estimation, and addressing mechanical field problems. The engineer also collaborates with manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers to improve the cost/value relationship of designs. The role is based onsite in Kingston, New York, with travel up to 25% of the time. The employee reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma in Mechanical Technology, or comparable work experience.
Five or more years of experience in automatic industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development.
Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools.
Proficiency in CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands-on experience in design, testing, or troubleshooting.
Experience with mechanical design principles and product development processes.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and engineering principles.
Familiarity with lifecycle management of design data, including CAD models, drawings, and ECNs.
Knowledge of relevant production techniques, materials, and components.
Knowledge of food processing industry requirements.
Experience with mechanics and industrial automation.
Ability to work courteously and tactfully with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
Ability to work under time constraints and with possible production setbacks.
Interest in learning and researching.
Ability and interest in working in a multicultural company; experience and comfort working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work with people and respond constructively to feedback.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to work onsite in Kingston, NY and travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Work in teams on the development of concepts, testing, investigation, and verification of designs.
Consider function implementation, cleaning, reliability, safety, production technologies, and cost price.
Develop maintenance and mechanical designs for machinery, layouts, assemblies, and components to fulfill design requirements; prepare assembly and detail drawings and parts lists.
Complete mechanical deliverables according to plan.
Ensure work follows Company guidelines (MEDS) and international standards.
Potentially delegate tasks to engineering partners.
Work with cross-functional teams to define customer needs and develop new features.
Create CAD layouts, conduct DFMEA and cost estimations, and solve mechanical field problems.
Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers to improve the cost/value relationship of designs.