Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer I

Location: Lynchburg, VA, US

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Belvac’s proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with cupping, body making, trimming, decorating, bottom rim coating, necking, shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide.

Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.

General Function:

Responsible for supporting the development, specification, design, and testing of machinery and equipment related to Belvac Engineered Machinery. This includes mechanical concept development, detailed design and analysis, engineering drawing creation and checking, Bills of Materials development and issuance, Change Order initiation and completion, and Value Engineering for all new and existing Belvac products. Assist Assembly, Service, and Sales in technical discussions on products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design of mechanical components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor and Vault 2020 or later.
• Creation and maintenance of Product Line Bills of Materials.
• With oversight and direction, work on simple assemblies or on tasks in support of larger engineering projects.
• With oversight and direction, support the build and commissioning of Belvac Machinery by addressing mechanical design related inquiries from Fabrication, Assembly, Purchasing, and Production Control.
• Value Engineer designs to achieve cost reduction while maintaining/improving function, under direct supervision of a Senior Engineer.
• Initiation and completion of Engineering Change Orders to address issues with mechanical designs and/or drawings.

Education:

BSME or equivalent

Experience:

Required

• Familiar with shop fabrication methods and techniques
• Competence in 3D solid modeling and drafting software such as Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, Solid Works, Solid Edge, or ProE
• Experience in the design of Mechanical Machinery.
• Good technical communication (verbal and written)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Competence with Autodesk Inventor 2020 (or later)
• Working knowledge of document control systems – preferably Autodesk Vault
• Knowledge of drafting standard ANSI Y14.5 (1994 or later)
• Working knowledge of tolerances and stack-up analysis
• Working knowledge of CE (European Safety Standards) or OSHA
• Two years or more of industrial experience in the design of High-Speed Rotating Machinery or related field

Other:

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:

Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance;

adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on…