Mechanical Engineer II

JBT Marel•Kingston, NY

1d•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 estimates, and resolving mechanical problems in the field, as well as collaborating with manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers to improve the cost/value relationship of designs. The position is based onsite in Kingston, New York, with travel up to 25% of the time. The employee reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering. The role contributes to machinery concepts, testing, investigation, and design verification, and produces mechanical designs and documentation in accordance with company guidelines and international standards. Some tasks may be delegated to engineering partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma in Mechanical Technology, or comparable work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in automatic industrial food processing equipment or similar fields in product development.
Proficiency with CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar.
Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through hands-on design, testing, or troubleshooting experience.
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 handle possible production setbacks.
Ability and interest in working in a multicultural company and a multidisciplinary organization; must be a team player who works well with people and feedback.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Work in teams on the development of concepts, testing, investigation, and verification of designs.
Consider function, cleanability, reliability, safety, production technologies, and cost in design implementation.
Develop maintenance and mechanical designs for machinery, layouts, assemblies, and components that fulfill design requirements.
Prepare assembly and detail drawings and part lists.
Complete mechanical deliverables according to plan.
Ensure work follows Company guidelines (MEDS) and international standards.
Delegate tasks to engineering partners when required.
Collaborate with customers, manufacturing, sourcing, vendors, suppliers, and coworkers on design and product development.
Help solve mechanical problems encountered in the field.