Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and others in Product Development in the creation, development, maintenance, design & improvement of products & technology in accordance with established business goals and objectives.

Responsible for planning, executing, and managing the technical aspect of projects to implement new products, and manage changes to existing products and manufacturing processes.

Perform complex engineering assignments that involve product design, test of materials, specification preparation, process study, research investigation and other related tasks for product improvement and development.

Understand customer needs (Voice of Customer, VoC) in the industries served and successfully translate these into product improvements and new products – through travel with sales or field service along with working on strategic business partnerships with sales channels such as OEMs and Engineering Firms.

Participates in continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing products and processes to provide recommendations for performance, quality, cost, and manufacturing improvements.

Periodically inspects completed parts, assemblies, and systems to ensure conformance with Sani-Matic engineering and equipment standards.

Provide engineering support and training for all products to all departments and customers as required.

Communicate regularly with vendors to obtain operational information and technical assistance.

Support compliance with regulatory entities (e.g., ASME BPE, 3-A, FDA, UL, CE)

Performs additional duties as assigned by manager.

• ABOVE ALL – Passion & energy for the work, being a self-starter, and a desire to learn & grow are required.
• Teamwork – this position works with every department within the company – be able to be a team player on the primary marketing/product team, but also when working with other groups.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, preferred) OR Drafting/Design Certification with Relevant Experience
• 5+ years’ experience in sanitary design & processing applications (food, beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, etc.) preferred – experience in Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) applications a plus
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing related design work (approval, assembly, and detailed production fabrication drawings) desired
• Experience in 2D & 3D modeling software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD) – at minimum, enough to review and provide input on designs. Preferred – experience to develop, tweak, and release new product development designs.
• Experience and/or interest in new technologies (e.g., 3D printing, CFD software, AI, AR, IoT, etc.) to integrate and utilize with new product development
• Interest and excitement in promoting new product improvements in conjunction with marketing through video, webinar, or other promotional activities
• Experience in fluid dynamics and associated technical components (e.g., pumps, valves, instrumentation) and aspects (e.g., NPSH, flow, pressure) around it.
• Experience with capital expenditure justification, including Total Operating Cost and ROI.
• Knowledge of product costs and experience with working towards profitability goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work within a cross functional team is essential, as well as exert influence without alienating others.
• Aptitude to leverage the technical resources of our vendors and suppliers.
• Detail oriented, independent thinking, self-starting, motivated.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision making skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, CRM, 2D modeling (e.g., AutoCAD), 3D modeling (e.g., Solid Works) Above average typing, spelling, grammar, and excel skills
• Ability to adapt to new technology

• Occasional travel to suppliers, customer facility locations, or trade shows may be required – up to 10%.
• Exposure to certain contaminants in the shop, at times.
• Exposure to loud noise levels in the shop, at times.