Mechanical Design Engineer, Gainesville

Mechanical Design Engineer

About Our Client:

Our client, a member of an industry leading conglomerate, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. They specialize in providing total line solutionsfrom consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Their cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Job Summary:

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• The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing high quality but cost-effective machinery for the poultry and food processing industry.
  
• As our client broadens its product line the Mechanical Design Engineer will design equipment from concept to completion.
  
• Through field research and communication with the stakeholders, the engineer will manage the equipment until a mature product line is established.
  
• The Mechanical Design Engineer will develop prototyping and testing plans to determine the machines optimum performance and create SOPs before delivery of the end product.
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Create complex 3d models, validate motion and generate 2d drawings that adhere to the companys GD&T standards and callouts.
  
• Generate BOMs for machines or subassemblies and work with the project managers to ensure parts are properly quoted for function and sourced from the most cost-effective vendor.
  
• Design for manufacturability; monitor designs throughout the fabrication process and design any jigs required for precise assembly.
  
• Knowledge of sanitary design practices.
  
• Knowledge of industry specific mechanisms such as bearings, belting (Wire Belting and plastic belting).
  
• Knowledge of stainless-steel fabrication (bending, welding). Ability to select the best plastic material for the application (UHMW, Nylon, Delrin or Teflon).
  
• Continually responsible for understanding the designs of our client's product offerings by working with product line specialists and by observing and operating our equipment on customer sites.
  
• Plan, execute, and complete projects within an established time frame.
  
• Implement automation components within mechanical designs such as AC motors, Gearboxes, level control sensors, prox switches and temperature sensors.
  
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering science and practice. (Stress and deflection of structures, power and torque of drivetrains, inertia of machinery and mechanisms.
  
• Work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  
• Attention to detail and an ability to see the wider context of project work.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to liaise with others at all levels in the company and with customers and suppliers.
  
• Strong work ethic and focus on delivery.
  
• Performs other related duties/projects as assigned.
  

Reports to:

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• Director of Engineering
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software eciM1 (preferred)
  
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) (preferred)
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (