Mechanical Engineer - Draper, UT

Blendtec • Orem, UT

5d

About The Position

Creates new designs and improves existing designs of blending and blending dispensing equipment for both commercial and residential customers. Recommends changes to products in order to reduce failures, reduce cost and increase appeal to consumers. At Blendtec, we are inspired to continually innovate and give our consumers the ultimate blending and dispensing tools. We help you to help Feed Your Passion™. We are an iconic, industry-defining healthy lifestyle brand that continues to revolutionize the residential and commercial beverage market. At our core, Blendtec is innovation. Our greatest fulfillment comes from embracing new ideas, seeing the opportunity to continually improve our legacy, and, ultimately, creating communities of customers that recognize Blendtec’s importance to their daily passions.

Requirements

• Take personal responsibility for projects, welcome constructive criticism on designs to make them better.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Creative; have the ability to generate several innovative solutions to problems and select the best ones.
• Effectively use written and oral communication.
• Team player, works well in groups and puts the success of the team above personal interests.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Food equipment experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design of injection and compression molded, die cast, machined, thermoformed, and sheet metal components using 3D cad software (Solidworks).
• Create prototypes of designs using hand tools, machine tools, and rapid prototyping. You may also collaborate with engineering technicians, machinists, and vendors to create parts.
• Identify, complete, and document necessary testing to thoroughly validate designs.
• Join forces with manufacturing to resolve issues as new and updated designs prepare for production.
• Evaluate critical part tolerances and generate 2D prints used for quality control, incoming inspection, and assembly aids.

What This Job Offers

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