Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

About MGS & Coesia: MGS is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge packaging automation solutions with core competencies in secondary packaging and product handling, headquartered in Maple Grove, MN. MGS' focus industries are pharmaceuticals & healthcare, food, personal care and industrial goods. MGS is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

Coesia has operating units in 36 countries, a turnover of 2,015 million euros in 2022 and over 8,000 employees. Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and fully owned by Isabella Sergnoli. Coesia's companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and precision gears.

Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics. Coesia has 141 operating units in 35 countries, a turnover of about 1.9 billion euros and over 8,000 employees. In the United States, Coesia employs over 900 people.

This role is responsible for the following:
Creation of mechanical design, mentoring a project team through the research and development of technologies, design process, being the primary technical contact (both internally and externally) at each step from manufacturing through assembly, debug, final acceptance, install and service while meeting budget, technical and scheduling criteria.

• Concept Development/Design to Standards – Develop and maintain standards in the mechanical design for new models and modules. Conceptualize and lay out components, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.
• Deliver to Project Scope/Schedule/Budget – Attend, support, and document Concept and Design Reviews.
• Documentation – Create, review, or maintain all technical documentation for assigned projects - including but not limited to:
  Functional Specifications, flow diagrams, and floor plans.
• Lead Design Teams – Be the lead technical contact for complex projects by providing support through manufacturing, assembly, debug, and final acceptance. Coordinate the efforts of other individuals to complete projects efficiently. Be the assembly support person throughout the debugging process.
• Technical Expert and Support – Keep abreast of new applicable Provide service support for past projects. Support internal as well as customer design reviews.
• Implement Product Standards – Maintain and update engineering standards.
• Sales Support – Technical consultation and review of customer specifications.
• Factory Acceptance Testing Support – Provide support for customer FAT activities.
• Design Review – Analyze designs to increase safety, effectiveness, and efficiency as well as to reduce costs.
• Process Improvement – Utilize Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturability and GAMP5 practices to continuously improve business practices and equipment designs.
• Floor Support – Assist with troubleshooting of machine assembly, debug and resolve technical issues.
• Innovation – Lead the industry through invention of new and creative solutions to meet emergent customer needs.
• Customer Interface – Represent MGS in activities involving customers including trade shows, service trips, and design reviews.
• Integration Lead Work – Integrate multiple pieces of MGS equipment and other OEM into a comprehensive packaging solution.
• Agile Project Planning and Development – Lead dynamic teams utilizing agile methodology to develop and plan projects and quickly iterate on customer solutions.
• Technical Expert – Learn new and existing technologies in depth as to become the subject matter expert for other staff members.
• Staff Development – Support the principal engineers in management activities as required.
• Embody Values – Support and promote the Company’s values daily through words and actions.

• BSME degree (or equivalent) or…