Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to evaluate and optimize packaging equipment and production lines, from fillers through secondary packaging and end-of-line (EOL) palletizing systems. The engineer will coordinate with equipment vendors, develop technical specifications for equipment modifications and product changeovers, support packaging process improvements, and lead AutoCAD layout development and 3D model coordination within the overall plant design environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the suitability and performance of packaging equipment, from fillers through secondary packaging.
• Support End-of-Line (EOL) systems, including palletizing operations.
• Coordinate and work closely with equipment vendors.
• Develop and finalize technical specifications for equipment modifications and packaging/product changeovers.
• Provide engineering support for packaging process improvements and optimization.
• Develop and modify packaging line layouts using AutoCAD.
• Lead the coordination and integration of 3D models within the overall plant design environment.
• Leverage offshore support for additional 3D modeling hours on a project-by-project basis when required.
• Review layout impacts, equipment placement, and utility requirements.
• Support the integration of new packaging equipment into existing production lines.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (B.E.).

Experience:

• 5 10+ years of experience in the relevant domain is preferred.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry, ice cream manufacturing, or hygienic/clean-process industries is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering.
• Packaging Equipment Evaluation.
• Packaging Line Layout Development.
• AutoCAD.
• 3D Model Coordination and Integration.
• End-of-Line (EOL) Systems and Palletizing.
• Equipment Modification and Product Changeovers.
• Technical Specification Development.
• Packaging Process Improvement and Optimization.
• Equipment Placement and Utility Requirements.
• Vendor Coordination.
• Plant Layout Engineering.

External Skills & Expertise:

• Mechanical Engineering.
• Ice Cream Manufacturing.
• Dairy Industry.
• Food Processing Industry.
• Hygienic Equipment Design.
• Sanitary Equipment Design.
• Process Equipment.
• Tanks and Vessels.
• Mix Preparation Systems
• Pumps and Pumping Systems
• Heat Exchangers and Plate Heat Exchangers
• Homogenizers.
• Pasteurizers.
• Refrigeration Systems Interface.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Awareness.
• Utility Systems.
• Compressed Air Systems.
• Chilled Water Systems.
• Glycol Systems.
• Steam Systems.
• Equipment Layout Development
• Plant Layout Engineering
• Mechanical Design Review
• 3D Model Review
• Navisworks.
• AutoCAD.
• Constructability Reviews
• Vendor Coordination
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Equipment Specification Development
• Site Engineering Support
• Equipment Installation
• Brownfield Plant Modifications
• Capital Projects
• Commissioning Support
• Startup Support
• Reliability Improvement.
• Maintenance Engineering.
• ASME Standards.
• Food Safety Environment.