Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Osceola, IA (Relocation Assistance Available)

• Must reside in commutable distance of Osceola, IA. (This is an onsite role.)
• Some travel may be required.

Prior experience in Industrial Manufacturing Operations (Vessel, Tanks, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Valves, Mechanical Equipment, etc. background is preferred)

Machining (CNC & Manual), Fabrication (Welding, Metal Cutting, Metal Forming) experience required.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Food & Beverage Equipment Manufacturing Team. This position will provide process and structural engineering analysis and design of specialized products. Entails a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Essential Job Functions

• Generates and distributes all process and structural discipline engineering information needed to construct a project.
• Effective, frequent interaction with sales, purchasing, estimating, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Review sales orders, specifications, and cost estimates to assure design output fulfills requirements.
• Prepare design calculations and perform or direct the preparation of drawings and design documents.
• Review all drawings and specifications and ensure they properly relate to the estimate.
• Interact with other departments for technical support and guidance.
• Establish and maintain document control procedures.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Provide training to manufacturing personnel and customers as needed.
• Occasional up to 10% travel to customer sites to assist with sales, service, and/or customer present technical information or resolve any technical issues.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Proficiency with the MS Suite, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Exceptional organization and planning skills
• Exceptional technical customer service skills
• Experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, and process system design
• Experience with beverage processing equipment design
• Experience with agitation processes and design
• Experience with FEA and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress)
• AutoCAD and Inventor skills
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME).
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures
• Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations

Education and Experience
Requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree program. EIT status is required as a minimum and PE status is preferred. 5+ years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is preferred.

We offer quality benefit programs that include:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Preventative Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance

Working Conditions
Professional office environment with some manufacturing shop environment. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.