Blade/Cutting-System Process Engineer
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Frontmatec
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Blade Engineer will lead the design, selection, optimization, and maintenance of blade and cutting systems used in automated red-meat processing equipment.
This role bridges mechanical engineering, material science, and production optimization — ensuring that cutting tools and automated systems deliver maximum yield, safety, and uptime.
You will collaborate closely with Frontmatec’s automation teams in Canada and Europe and with U.S.
-based customer facilities to improve performance and extend blade/tool life.
Department: Product
Report toReport to: Global VP Products
Key responsibilities Engineering & Process Optimization- Design, specify, and validate cutting and deboning blades for automated red-meat equipment (beef/pork).
- Analyze cutting performance, material flow, and blade wear to improve yield and
- Optimize changeover procedures, maintenance intervals, and blade/tooling
- Lead root-cause analysis of blade failures, vibration, or edge-life issues.
- Support new equipment installations, FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests), and SATs (Site Acceptance Tests).
- Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate blade/tool systems with robots, conveyors, and sensor-based inspection systems.
- Define blade parameters compatible with servo motion control
- Contribute to CAD modeling and simulations for cutting trajectories and force profiles.
- Develop predictive maintenance programs focused on blade/tool wear tracking.
- Establish data collection and KPI reporting on downtime, tool life, and cutting performance.
- Recommend process improvements to reduce unplanned downtime and optimize
- Ensure all blade and cutting systems meet USDA, FSIS, and OSHA standards.
- Collaborate with quality and food-safety teams to maintain hygienic design and sanitation compliance.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions related to blade/tool
- Recommends new products and versioning on behalf of validated market needs and competitive offerings.
- Participates in the 5 years roadmap of the product range.
- Maintains a database of the “installed base
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