Mechanical Design Engineer - Viking Masek

The Mechanical Design Engineer - R&D plays a pivotal role in advancing packaging equipment innovation through high-level invention, creativity, and the development of cutting-edge components and systems. This position is integral to ensuring the successful manufacture, assembly, and commissioning of groundbreaking innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct or coordinate mechanical component and systems design services for packaging equipment, ensuring precision and adherence to engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for mechanical components and systems, including BOMs, spares, flow charts, part drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Ensure alignment of all R&D projects, initiatives, and processes with organizational policies and objectives.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, high motivation, and adherence to target dates while working closely with the manager.
• Work with a high degree of creativity and latitude, applying engineering principles to design, prototype, test, evaluate, and implement new designs and inventions.
• Develop and measure progress through metrics and tangible goals, producing timely and detailed plans, summaries, and status reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance current product lines, showcasing curiosity and understanding across all engineering disciplines.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and champion product changes with a continuous improvement outlook.
• Translate abstract concepts into physical, testable prototypes, performing sizing and optimization analyses for design recommendations.
• Perform strength and sizing calculations, along with other analytical techniques as needed in the design or modification of packaging equipment.
• Obtain vendor quotations and set up parts in the ERP system, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDM, and various Viking Masek systems.
• Understand packaging machines and processes, attending training and vendor seminars.

Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and specialized training.
• 3+ years of mechanical design and documentation experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective design communication.
• Proficient in using various precision measuring instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDM, and various Viking Masek systems.

Miscellaneous:

• Uphold and promote the Viking Value Proposition.
• Occasionally work in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• May occasionally travel on company business.
• Adhere to company and departmental SOPs.
• Follow all company's filed procedures and protocols.
• Work collaboratively with a team to troubleshoot problems.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy, accountability, communication, and closure.

Note: The work environment's noise level is usually moderate, and the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and/or reach above shoulders while performing the duties of this job.

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Viking Masek Packaging Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Viking Masek Packaging Technologies expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Viking Masek Packaging Technologies employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.