Mechanical Engineer

Federal Mfg•Corona, CA

43d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Packaging Machinery is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Corona, California. The Mechanical Engineer develops and prepares mechanical designs for filling and capping machinery where broad use of independent judgement and highly technical skills are required. This role involves obtaining customer specifications and designing the mechanical components of the machinery, working closely with the Sales Department. The engineer will apply mechanical engineering knowledge of machinery principles and materials, manufacturing methods and processes to ensure designs are safe, functional, practical, economical and satisfying customer operating requirements. The position also requires conducting calculations derived from typical mechanical engineering fundamentals, presenting designs in review formats, and designing various machined and fabricated parts. The Mechanical Engineer will generate 3D models and drawings in CAD software (SolidWorks), complete Bills of Materials in an ERP system (Syteline), analyze and prioritize projects, and interface with Manufacturing, Assembly, Sales, Aftermarket, Field Services, and Purchasing departments to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The role also involves acting as a technical resource for customers and Service Technicians, especially during machine installation and start-up, and requires approximately 10% travel to customer sites.

Requirements

2 - 5 years’ experience in design and/or application engineering.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
Strong fundamental understanding of core mechanical engineering subjects (machine design, fluid dynamics).
Basic understanding of electrical engineering, electrical systems, and programming.
Design knowledge of machined and fabricated parts e.g. shafts, drive components, mounting plates, structural frame weldments, sheet metal components, channels, and covers.
Experience in a “made to order” type environment focusing on semi-custom machinery.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good presentation skills.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word/Excel/PowerPoint, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ERP Systems).
Good interpersonal skills and ability to successfully handle a multi-tasked role.

Nice To Haves

Packaging or food processing industry experience a plus.
Bottle filling or capping equipment experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops and prepares mechanical designs for filling and capping machinery.
Obtains customer specifications and designs the mechanical components of the machinery.
Works closely with the Sales Department.
Applies mechanical engineering knowledge of machinery principles and materials, manufacturing methods and processes to ensure designs are safe, functional, practical, economical and satisfying customer operating requirements.
Conducts calculations derived from typical mechanical engineering fundamentals including machinery design theory, power transmission, fluid dynamics, basic controls theory, etc.
Presents calculations and design in design review format to internal team as well as customers.
Designs of machined and fabricated parts which include shafts, bearings & housings, valves, drive components, mounting plates & precision spacers, structural frame weldments, sheet metal components, channels, and covers.
Generates 3D models and drawings in CAD software (SolidWorks) and completing Bill of Materials in ERP system (Syteline) including details required to complete manufacturing effort for proper handoff to planning/purchasing.
Analyzes and prioritizes projects based on the scope of established internal operations schedule.
Interfaces with Manufacturing to ensure machinery designs are properly fabricated, machined, and assembled which may include revising of mechanical design specifications/drawings.
Interfaces with Assembly to support mechanical completion and testing of equipment.
Interfaces with all other departments e.g. sales/marketing, aftermarket, field services, purchasing, etc., to coordinate work/projects to ensure customer on-time delivery and quality.
Prepares and directs reports to other departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
Acts as a technical resource for customers and Service Department’s Service Technicians to address and resolve inquiries and problems, especially during machine installation and start-up in customer plant(s).
Travels to customer sites (10%).