Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer 3
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* Job Description:

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* At ITW Food Machines, we're reinventing the future of  
** commercial food equipment**  - creating the next generation of mixers, slicers and food prep tools used around the world. As a  
** Mechanical Design Engineer III** , you won't be a small cog in a big machine - you'll own entire subsystems, architect groundbreaking solutions, and see your ideas launch into real products that feed millions of people every day

** Hobart
* * Food Machines, part of the ITW Food Equipment Group, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead and contribute to the design and development of mechanical systems for commercial food equipment. This full‑time role, based in our  
** Troy, Ohio*
* ** Technology Center** , focuses on driving engineering design excellence, guiding projects through engineering change processes, and ensuring manufacturable, cost‑effective solutions. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and plays a key project leadership role, collaborating closely across functions to deliver high‑quality, innovative products.

** Job Description*
* + Own and drive complex or ambiguously defined mechanical/electromechanical projects from  
** concept through launch
** with minimal oversight.

+ Take ownership of  
** gray‑area engineering problems*
* -clarify requirements, define scope, and deliver solutions that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.

+ Provide day‑to‑day technical project leadership for cross‑functional project teams, including  
** collaboration
* * with electrical engineers, designers, test engineers, and other functional partners.

+ Generate innovative, ground‑up mechanical concepts and translate them into manufacturable designs using  
** Solid Works
* * and structured engineering methods.

+ Support designers to develop, revise, and maintain engineering documentation, including 3D models, drawings, BOMs, tolerance stacks, and engineering change requests (
** ECRs/ECNs** ).

+ Apply  
** DFM
* * principles-particularly for castings, molded components, machined parts, and sheet metal-to ensure robust, cost‑effective product designs.

+ Coordinate and oversee  
** validation
* * activities, working closely with the test and reliability labs to plan test strategies, interpret results, and drive corrective actions.

+ Facilitate and participate in structured brainstorming, concept generation, and problem‑solving sessions to accelerate innovation.

+ Support  
** serial innovation
** projects as well as sustaining engineering efforts, including root cause analysis, redesigns, supplier support, and continuous improvement.

+ Work closely with quality, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and suppliers to refine requirements, resolve issues, and ensure smooth product transitions.

+ Communicate status, risks, and recommendations clearly across functions and champion project progress through decentralized decision‑making.

+ Mentor designers and junior engineers by providing guidance on design intent, manufacturability, GD&T, and best engineering practices.

** Qualifications*
* +  
** Bachelors**  (4-yr.) degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

+  
** 5-8+ years
** of mechanical or electromechanical  
** design engineering
** experience in product development, industrial equipment, or similar hardware-focused industries.

+ Strong proficiency in  
** Solid Works**  (3D modeling, assemblies, drawings) or related software and the ability to create clear, production‑ready documentation.

+ Demonstrated experience with  
** DFM
* * for casting, injection molding, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.

+ Working knowledge of GD&T fundamentals and ability to interpret and apply GD&T to ensure robust, tolerance‑based designs.

+ Experience conducting tolerance stack‑ups and reviewing designs for fit, function, manufacturability, and cost.

+ Familiarity with engineering change processes (
** ECR/ECN
** workflows) and configuration management.

+ Hands‑on experience with  
** FEA** , design validation, test planning, and interpretation of test results.

+ Experience applying FMEA or similar risk‑analysis tools during concept and development phases.

+ Proven ability to  
** autonomously drive…