Project Engineer in Appleton

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 desirable).
• 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 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.

• 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 employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account w/ ER contribution
• Flexible Spending Account w/ ER contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Vision insurance

• ​Bachelor Degree in Mechanical…