Mechanical Engineer

JBT Marel•Eastlake, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At JBT Marel, we are dedicated to transforming the future of food by being a global leader in food and beverage technology, pioneering sustainable innovation. The company values collaboration, integrity, excellence, and innovation. This Mechanical Engineer role involves designing and testing mechanical systems for food equipment machinery. You will work with cross-functional teams to define customer needs, develop new features, and ensure designs meet specifications. The position is part of a small, dynamic mechanical engineering team focused on designing, updating, and modifying large high-speed bottle and can filling equipment. The primary focus is on capital equipment design and support, as well as standardization and documentation. The role requires direct interaction with customers to define the scope of work and understand their needs and wants, and providing technical direction and information to both customers and coworkers.

Requirements

Experience utilizing SolidWorks for 3D modeling
Experience utilizing PDM or other drawing vault
Experience using full Microsoft Office suite of software
Eagerness and drive to learn practical and regulatory engineering practices
Strong integrity to support ethical engineering decisions
Enjoy working with people; especially fellow engineering professionals, have a pleasant disposition, and a willingness to be helpful to clients and coworkers
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering tech
Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in beverage/packaging equipment design

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience
FEA and/or CFD experience

Responsibilities

Manage BOM & drawing changes through a standard revision/Engineering Change Order (ECO) process in a PDM controlled system
Design and develop parts and assemblies using SolidWorks
Create models, assembly drawings, & manufacturing/fabrication drawings
Gather detailed information on vendor supplied components and create vendor control drawings
Prepare any additional mechanical support needed for projects such as welding/machining fixtures, layout drawings, field installation procedures, and any other pertinent documentation
Convert legacy drawings from AutoCAD or .tif to SolidWorks
Develop subject matter expertise on assigned product line
Check and review drawings and documents for accuracy and errors
Ensure designs and drawings are functional and manufacturable
Capture meeting minutes and other notes from customer interaction to document needs of customer and changes during project
Work with little direction and support the project team in the successful completion of multiple projects
Actively participate in RCI to drive improvements for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, in support of company goals/objectives and to exceed customers' expectations
Properly track costs, including personal time and spend, to keep budgets and notify proper resources of expanded costs
Document sources and history of design development throughout the project
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) preparation and execution
Assist in VAVE (Value Assessment, Value Engineering) events and support as needed
Assist in the shop and installation support work as needed
Interact directly with customers to define scope of work and to understand their needs and wants
Provide technical direction and information to customers and coworkers
Generate text for proposals, specifications, narratives, and other documentation