Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

About Us

We are an innovative leader in the food processing and packaging machinery industry, specializing in high-performance, automated equipment. Operating in a dynamic, dual development and production environment, we take pride in bridging the gap between cutting-edge engineering and hands-on manufacturing to deliver top-tier, custom solutions for our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and tech-savvy Mechanical Design & Automation Engineer to lead the design, specification, and testing of our automated Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) machines and systems. This role is unique: beyond traditional mechanical design (flexible film tracking, heat sealing, conveying, and scaling systems), you will act as a key systems innovator-utilizing Solid Works, VBA, and Excel macros to automate drawing creation and streamline data integration with our ERP/inventory systems.

If you thrive in a hybrid role that demands sharp analytical calculation, robust 3D modeling, and custom workflow automation, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

* Mechanical & Systems Design:
Lead the design, specification, and testing of automated packaging machinery, including film tracking, heat sealing technologies, conveying mechanisms, product handling, and scale systems.

* CAD & Data Workflow Automation:

* Develop and implement custom Solid Works macros to export structured data directly from machine models, simplifying Bill of Materials (BOM) data entry.

* Create VBA, Excel, and Batch macros to organize, clean, and automate machine drawing and manufacturing documentation, eliminating manual data handling.

* ERP & Bill of Materials Management:
Maintain strong data integrity for BOM creation and inventory tracking utilizing Infor CRM / ERP software.

* Technical Engineering & Calculations:
Perform critical engineering calculations (including mass and energy balances, load, strength, and tolerances) to ensure robust machine integrity.

* Production & Floor Support:
Conduct regular quality and design conformance inspections on the manufacturing floor for work-in-progress machinery. Provide immediate technical direction to resolve configuration or performance discrepancies.

* Project Direction &

Collaboration:

Plan, coordinate, and direct activities involved in the fabrication, installation, and repair of electromechanical systems. Provide clear work direction to mechanical designers and drafters as needed.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

* Experience:

Proven experience working in a dual development and production environment, specifically designing complex machinery (experience with automated packaging, MAP systems, or food processing equipment is highly preferred).

* Solid Works Mastery:
Deep expertise in Solid Works for mechanical design, data storage, and data management.

* Automation & Scripting

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to write Solid Works macros, VBA, and Batch scripts to automate repetitive design, drawing creation, and data cleaning processes.

* Systems Exposure:
Experience utilizing Infor (or similar enterprise ERP/CRM software) for structural Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

* Core Engineering Principles:
Strong grasp of mechanical and electromechanical systems, fluid/thermal dynamics (mass/energy balance), and structural engineering calculations.

* Professional Attributes:
Highly self-directed when working independently, yet collaborative and communicative when guiding floor technicians, drafters, or cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

* Competitive compensation and benefits package.

* A collaborative environment where your automation tools directly improve daily operational efficiency.

* Opportunity to manage complex engineering projects from the initial sketch to final deployment on the manufacturing floor.

Middleby Packaging Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Benefits:

* Health insurance

* Health Savings Account w/ ER contribution

* Flexible Spending Account w/ ER contribution

* Dental Insurance

* Company Paid Disability Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Company Paid Life insurance

* Paid holidays

* Paid time off

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