Mechanical Engineer

AMF Bakery Systems
  • Richmond, VA
  • Full-time
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Job Description

WE RISE TOGETHER! At AMF, we are dedicated to working alongside our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities. AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment. We provide complete automated bakery solutions for numerous categories, including Soft Bread and roll, Artisan Bread, Cake and Pie, Pizza and Flatbread and Pastry and Croissant. AMF is part of the Markel Food Groups, the leading equipment supplier to food manufactures around the world. Our culture and shared values are spelled out in "The Markel Style" as we encourage and recognize teammates that bring these values to life each day. With the style as our guide, our teams pursue excellence while keeping a sense of humor. Seeking to know our customers' needs, we aim to build financial value for our shareholders while sharing success with others and winning together. We are inspired to work hard and encouraged to challenge management to find better ways of doing things. At AMF, we believe in fostering the professional development and personal potential of our diverse workforce. If you're searching for the next company to call home, AMF Bakery Systems provides a teammate-centered culture with exciting career growth opportunities. We strive to build extraordinary teams by seeking out a wide range of talent, experiences, and diverse backgrounds. Diversity of thought and the collaboration of various life experiences are what drive growth and innovation at AMF. How you will impact AMF: As an AMF Mechanical Engineer you will create and support current and new machine designs which help bakeries operate at the lowest cost with the highest quality. AMF machines help our customers make new and interesting products; thus driving their growth and providing excellent food at an affordable cost to the end consumer. Engineers advise sales and others in the field on the capabilities of AMF equipment so customers can choose the right machine for their application. They also learn from experienced AMF engineers and eventually share and teach others about the trade of engineering at AMF and how it drives value in a global manufacturing company. Additionally, they support and teach assemblers and others who interact with AMF machines about the machine, the design, how it works, and how to troubleshoot so our teammates can grow as teammates and individuals. Lastly, but not in the least, AMF teammates are encouraged to participate in local sustainability and community activities.Job Description: Create machine models using 3D software (Solid Edge) which meet customer needs and specifications including sizing, material types, and selection of commercial components.Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the machine/system design to be released into the ERP system to drive part purchases.Ensure designs meet cost targets for the product lines, as well as the highest standards of accuracy and machine performance.Create accompanying drawings/prints for manufacturing components of the machine.Compile and apply feedback from assemblers, installation technicians, and customers regarding the functionality of the machines.Maintain familiarity with bakery sanitary design standards and ensure machines designs are compliantUtilize CTO tools to create designs efficiently and accuratelyPerform cost/margin analysis post-machine completion to identify cost reduction opportunities; Apply "VAVE" concepts as needed to reduce machine costs through redesignSupport field issues and determine resolutions to problemsSupport the assembly team prior to, during, and in the final states of the checkout on active projects.Learn and understand the business, competitors, and advantages to Flex equipmentVisit bakeries, provide onsite troubleshooting, and discuss with operators the advantages and opportunities for AMF machine designsMaintain and provide updated content for technical documentsAssist the Applications Engineering and Equipment Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential projectAssist sales with custom design solutions and custom quote estimatingWhat you need to succeed:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degreeSignificant machine/mechanism design experienceExperience with AC Drive Motor, Servo Motor design and calculationsAbility to understand, design, and document pneumatic control systemsExperience with technical documentation, including equipment manuals and bulletinsExperience with equipment and plant layout designKnowledge of AutoCAD, proficient in any 3D modeling applications (i.e., Solid Edge/Solid Works/Inventor)Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel with basic skills for data analysisStrong project management skills with ability to manage multiple processes simultaneouslyExcellent organizational, oral, and written communication skillsProven problem-solving skillsComfortable with working in fast-paced environment offer a competitive salary, benefit, paid time off and other ancillary benefits as well as a robust 401k Profit Sharing planMachining and Fabrication knowledge preferred

Numbers & Facts

LocationRichmond, VA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • 3D Graphics Softwareunmatched
  • 3D Modelingunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Autodesk Inventorunmatched
  • Bakeryunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Component Selectionunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Design Documentunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Equipment Selectionunmatched
  • Field Salesunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Plant Layout and Designunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Servomechanismunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Solid Edgeunmatched
  • SolidWorksunmatched
  • Style Guideunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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