JBT Food Tech

Mechanical Engineer

JBT Food Tech$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering tech.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in beverage/packaging equipment design.
  • Experience utilizing SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
  • Experience utilizing PDM or other drawing vault.
  • Eagerness and drive to learn practical and regulatory engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage BOM & drawing changes through a standard revision/Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
  • Design and develop parts and assemblies using SolidWorks, including models and manufacturing drawings.
  • Gather detailed information on vendor components and create vendor control drawings.
  • Prepare mechanical support documentation for projects, such as installation procedures and layout drawings.
  • Actively participate in RCI to drive improvements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability.
  • Family leave.
  • Matched 401(k) plan.
  • Benefits effective from day 1 of employment.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

At JBT Marel, we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and test mechanical systems for food equipment machinery. You'll work with cross-functional teams to define customer needs, develop new features, and ensure designs meet specifications. You will be Part of a small but dynamic mechanical engineering team designing, updating, and modifying large high-speed bottle and can filling equipment. Primarily focused on capital equipment design and support as well as standardization and documentation.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Manage BOM & drawing changes through a standard revision/Engineering Change Order (ECO) process in a PDM controlled system
  • Design and develop parts and assemblies using SolidWorks. Create models, assembly drawings, & manufacturing/fabrication drawings.
  • Gather detailed information on vendor supplied components and create vendor control drawings.
  • Prepare any additional mechanical support needed for projects such as welding/machining fixtures, layout drawings, field installation procedures, and any other pertinent documentation.
  • Convert legacy drawings from AutoCAD or .tif to SolidWorks.
  • Develop subject matter expertise on assigned product line.
  • Check and review drawings and documents for accuracy and errors. Ensure designs and drawings are functional and manufacturable.
  • Capture meeting minutes and other notes from customer interaction to document needs of customer and changes during project.
  • Has the ability to work with little direction and supports the project team in the successful completion of multiple projects.
  • Actively participate in RCI to drive improvements for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, in support of company goals/objectives and to exceed customers' expectations.
  • Properly track costs, including personal time and spend, to keep budgets and notify proper resources of expanded costs.
  • Document sources and history of design development throughout the project.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
  • Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) preparation and execution.
  • Assist in VAVE (Value Assessment, Value Engineering) events and support as needed.
  • Assist in the shop and installation support work as needed. Either in the office or on site.
  • Expected to interact directly with customers to define scope of work and to understand their needs and wants.
  • Provide technical direction and information to customers and coworkers.
  • Generate text for proposals, specifications, narratives, and other documentation.

Qualifications:
  • Experience utilizing SolidWorks for 3D modeling
  • Experience utilizing PDM or other drawing vault.
  • AutoCAD experience preferred, not required.
  • FEA and/or CFD experience preferred, not required.
  • Experience using full Microsoft Office suite of software.
  • Eagerness and drive to learn practical and regulatory engineering practices.
  • Strong integrity to support ethical engineering decisions.
  • The successful candidate must enjoy working with people; especially fellow engineering professionals, have a pleasant disposition, and a willingness to be helpful to clients and coworkers.

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering tech.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in beverage/packaging equipment design

Travel & Location
  • You will be onsite in Eastlake, OH and travel up to 15% of the time.


Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

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About JBT Food Tech

JBT FoodTech is a subsidiary of JBT Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT FoodTech designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products. The company's equipment is used in the production of frozen food products, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. JBT FoodTech operates in more than 25 countries and has a customer base that includes multinational food processing companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1884 as the John Bean Spray Pump Company and is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1894

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