Machine Design Engineer

This company develops high speed packaging machinery for the consumer product industries. They offer the unique opportunity for engineers to create solutions and see the results of their work in operation within a few months. They work in a fast paced, exciting environment.

Employment Type: Full Time (Direct Hire)
Compensation: Salary Based on Experience, full benefits
Location: Portland, CT (Must Live in Connecticut)
Industry: Packaging Equipment/Machinery for Food & Beverages Industries
Travel: Up to 10% travel across North America (US, Canada and Mexico) and occasional international travel. (Travel time is paid in full)

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop: Take the lead in designing, developing, and supporting high-speed packaging automation machinery specifically tailored for the food and beverage industry.
• Creative Problem Solving: Apply your ingenuity to creatively solve application problems, ensuring customer's products run efficiently on Standard-Knapp automation solutions.
• Solid Modeling: Utilize solid modeling techniques to create new and improved design solutions, while estimating the costs associated with these designs.
• Design Validation: Create simple yet effective design validation for dynamic systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Standard-Knapp manufacturing and purchasing teams to seamlessly implement your solutions during the machine build and testing phases.
• Customer Interaction: Interact directly with customers to quickly address any issues and ensure their satisfaction.
• Compliance Assurance: Review and verify customer specifications to guarantee our design is in complete compliance.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Maintain strict adherence to budget and schedule constraints, ensuring projects are completed efficiently.

Optimum Position Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in a relevant industry.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Experience with Avante MRP is a plus.
• Engineering Knowledge: Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance stack-ups.
• Machining Skills: Knowledge of machine shop practices is advantageous.
• Flexibility: Be prepared for occasional travel of up to 10% for field support and customer interaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Machine Design: 3 years (Required)
• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (Required)
• SolidWorks: 3 years (Required)
• Autodesk Inventor: 3 years (Preferred)
• Build automation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, CT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person