Mechanical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years experience
• AutoCAD experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Five years' experience in engineering staff management and project management is preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required.

Nice To Haves

• exposure to food plant design and food science basics preferred
• 7+ years experience

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and decision making for the engineering staff on design problems to maintain optimum utilization of time, money, and materials.
• Informs appropriate employees of schedule changes, changes in project specifications and labor variances; coordinates their activities so that appropriate changes are enacted thereby meeting engineering goals.
• Resolves staff needs and questions as well as helps to resolve employee complaints and problems to maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Performs responsibilities as Project Engineer on an as-needed basis.
• Makes drawings, designs systems, contacts vendors and supervises the installation and construction process to ensure that the engineering aspect of project is fully met.
• Attends meetings with Operations, Marketing and R&D personnel to provide technical assistance on development of product lines.
• Advises the group of the engineering feasibility, cost, time, etc. involved in undertaking projects under consideration.
• Meets with the engineering staff weekly to discuss progress on projects and takes direct action when needed to prevent or resolve any delays.
• Relays information regarding the following weeks engineering schedule to Maintenance Superintendent for his use in preparing the maintenance schedule.
• Schedules engineering projects according to time and talents of staff.
• Updates the engineering project list as needed.
• Meets with the Engineering staff and appropriate management committee personnel to provide information and assign priorities.
• Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge in engineering to maintain an aggressive engineering area.
• Attends technical schools and seminars and reads available material to remain up to date on engineering advances.
• Visits with vendors and other facilities to inspect equipment which might have an application at our facility.
• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System.
• Report any issues to appropriate facility management.

Benefits

• Career development and ability to grow
• Annual incentive plan
• Full benefits
• National relocation available